Definition of move

• v. t. - To cause to change place or posture in any manner; to set in motion; to carry, convey, draw, or push from one place to another; to impel; to stir; as, the wind moves a vessel; the horse moves a carriage.
• v. t. - To transfer (a piece or man) from one space or position to another, according to the rules of the game; as, to move a king.
• v. t. - To excite to action by the presentation of motives; to rouse by representation, persuasion, or appeal; to influence.
• v. t. - To arouse the feelings or passions of; especially, to excite to tenderness or compassion; to touch pathetically; to excite, as an emotion.
• v. t. - To propose; to recommend; specifically, to propose formally for consideration and determination, in a deliberative assembly; to submit, as a resolution to be adopted; as, to move to adjourn.
• v. t. - To apply to, as for aid.
• v. i. - To change place or posture; to stir; to go, in any manner, from one place or position to another; as, a ship moves rapidly.
• v. i. - To act; to take action; to stir; to begin to act; as, to move in a matter.
• v. i. - To change residence; to remove, as from one house, town, or state, to another.
• v. i. - To change the place of a piece in accordance with the rules of the game.
• n. - The act of moving; a movement.
• n. - The act of moving one of the pieces, from one position to another, in the progress of the game.
• n. - An act for the attainment of an object; a step in the execution of a plan or purpose.