motion
[ moh-shuhn ]
/ ˈmoʊ ʃən /
noun
verb (used with object)
to direct by a significant motion or gesture, as with the hand: to motion a person to a seat.
verb (used without object)
to make a meaningful motion, as with the hand; gesture; signal: to motion to someone to come.
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Idioms for motion
go through the motions, to do something halfheartedly, routinely, or as a formality or façade.
in motion, in active operation; moving: The train was already in motion when he tried to board it.
Origin of motion
synonym study for motion
1. Motion, move, movement refer to change of position in space. Motion denotes change of position, either considered apart from, or as a characteristic of, something that moves; usually the former, in which case it is often a somewhat technical or scientific term: perpetual motion. The chief uses of move are founded upon the idea of moving a piece, in chess or a similar game, for winning the game, and hence the word denotes any change of position, condition, or circumstances for the accomplishment of some end: a shrewd move to win votes. Movement is always connected with the person or thing moving, and is usually a definite or particular motion: the movements of a dance.
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British Dictionary definitions for motion (1 of 2)
motion
/ (ˈməʊʃən) /
noun
verb
(when tr, may take a clause as object or an infinitive) to signal or direct (a person) by a movement or gesture
Derived forms of motion
motional, adjectiveWord Origin for motion
C15: from Latin mōtiō a moving, from movēre to move
British Dictionary definitions for motion (2 of 2)
Motion
/ (ˈməʊʃən) /
noun
Sir Andrew. born 1952, British poet and biographer; his collections include Pleasure Steamers (1978) and Public Property (2002): poet laureate (1999–2009)
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Medical definitions for motion
motion
[ mō′shən ]
n.
The act or process of changing position or place.
The manner in which the body or a body part moves.
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Idioms and Phrases with motion
motion
see go through the motions; set in motion; set the wheels in motion.
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