movement

Definition

  • noun: the act or process of moving people or things from one place or position to another
  • noun: the act or process of moving
  • usually used in plural
  • synonyms: motion, advancement, emotion

Examples

  • There has been a 'movement' [='tendency'] toward lower prices in the housing market recently. [=prices have been going lower in the housing market recently]

  • There has been a 'movement' back to more therapeutic treatments of mental disorders in recent years.

  • There hasn't been any 'movement' in the negotiations. [=the negotations have not progressed]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) energy-efficient subway cars. Watch your step. You will have a nice evening. I need a cleanup crew at st and Central Park West. Revoke Jeff's movement privileges. Have him escorted to the Chambers Street station. And please check the expiration date on the unipod worm tranquillizers. (..)
    2002 Men in Black II