motion
US /ˈmoʊʃən/
Definition
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
The committee voted to approve the motion to extend the deadline.
Word Family
Synonyms
- movementa change of position that does not entail a change of location
- proposalsomething proposed (such as a plan or assumption)
- formal requesthaving a meaning similar to motion
Collocations
- Easy slow motionto slow motion, meaning to lose velocity; move more slowly
- Medium pass a formal board motionto pass a formal board motion, meaning to go across or through
- Hard file a motion to dismiss litigationto officially submit or record regarding a motion to dismiss litigation
- Very Hard set wheels in motion for radical restructuringto establish or arrange in a specific position regarding wheels in motion for radical restructuring
Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.