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    Moving

    /ˈmuːvɪŋ/

    Meaning & Definition

    verb
    Present participle of 'move'; to change position or go to a different place.
    She is moving to a new apartment next week.
    To cause someone to feel strong emotions.
    The speech was moving the audience to tears.
    adjective
    In motion or capable of motion.
    The moving train sped past the station.
    Causing strong feelings of sadness, sympathy, or inspiration.
    The movie's ending was deeply moving and brought many to tears.
    Relating to or involving the process of changing residence.
    They hired a moving company to help with the heavy furniture.

    Etymology

    The word 'moving' comes from the present participle of the verb 'move', which originates from Middle English 'moven', from Old French 'mouvoir', from Latin 'movere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    moving day:
    The day on which someone is relocating to a new home.
    moving picture:
    A film or video; something that exhibits motion.
    moving the goalposts:
    Changing the criteria or rules in a situation to create disadvantage.

    Related Words

    move
    To change position or go from one place to another.
    motion
    The action or process of moving or being moved.
    mover
    A person or company that moves goods or furniture.

    Slang Meanings

    On the go; busy.
    I'm too moving right now to hang out.
    Feeling inspired or emotionally affected.
    That performance was so moving, it gave me chills.