Movement

/ˈmuːv.mənt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

an act of changing physical location or position or of having this changed.

The sudden movement of the animal startled the tourists.

a group of people working together to advance their shared political, social, or artistic ideas.

The environmental movement has gained significant momentum in recent years.

a specific series of events or actions that form part of a larger process.

The civil rights movement in the 1960s was crucial for social change in America.

a self-contained section of a larger musical composition.

The symphony consists of four distinct movements.

the process of changing position or posture.

The therapist recommended gentle movement exercises for rehabilitation.

Middle English, from Latin 'movimentum', from 'movere' which means 'to move'.

move to the beat

to dance in synchronization with music.

movement disorder

a condition that affects the ability to control body movements.

in motion

currently moving or being active.

motion

the process of moving or being moved.

transition

the process of changing from one state or condition to another.

gesture

a movement of part of the body, especially a hand or the head, to express an idea or meaning.

Get the movement going

Let's get the movement going and make some changes!

On the move

He's always on the move with plans and projects.