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movement
US /ˈmuvmənt/
・UK /ˈmu:vmənt/
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n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Part of a piece of classical music
Do not clap after the first movement of a symphony
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Group with a shared interest or goal
Join the movement to fight for equal rights for women
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Group sharing the same idea to change society, art
I joined a movement in which no one owns anything, but I don’t think it will last
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Action you do when exercising, e.g. in a gym
You should lift the weights to your shoulder and then repeat this movement ten times
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Part of a piece of music
He played most of the first movement before his violin teacher stopped him
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)An act of changing physical location or position.
The doctor asked him to restrict his movement after the surgery.
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A change or development.
There's been a noticeable movement in public opinion on climate change.
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)The working parts of a mechanism, such as a clock or watch.
The watch has a complex movement with many tiny parts.
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)An act of defecation.
He had a bowel movement this morning.
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A particular step or figure in a dance, especially ballet.
The ballerina executed a difficult movement with precision.
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A strategic relocation of troops or equipment.
The troop's movement was carefully planned.
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- peninsula, under the influence of the orders in the Holy Land and the Crusader movement
peninsula, under the influence of the orders in the Holy Land and the Crusader movement
The First Presidential Debate: Hillary Clinton And Donald Trump (Full Debate) | NBC News
- CREATED A MOVEMENT.
CREATED A MOVEMENT.
How 'Quiet Quitting' Became The Next Phase Of The Great Resignation
- The anti-work movement is not a new trend.
The anti-work movement is not a new trend.
- In 2021, the "lying flat" or "tang ping" movement took off in China; many viewed it as an anti-work phenomenon.
In 2021, the "lying flat" or "tang ping" movement took off in China; many viewed it as an anti-work phenomenon.
Why Food Commercials Cost Hundreds Of Thousands Of Dollars | Big Business | Business Insider
- But if you only just need a straight—line movement
But if you only just need a straight—line movement
- that just does a single type of movement.
that just does a single type of movement.
How Mirror Scenes Are Shot In Movies & TV | Movies Insider
- And to make sure the leads matched their movements precisely, "Soho" brought in a movement coach for weeks of preparation.
And to make sure the leads matched their movements precisely, "Soho" brought in a movement coach for weeks of preparation.
- "Soho" brought in a movement coach for weeks of preparation.
"Soho" brought in a movement coach for weeks of preparation.
Why roller coaster loops aren't circular
- Unlike wood, tubular steel could support heavy weight and more dynamic movement.
Unlike wood, tubular steel could support heavy weight and more dynamic movement.
Why US gun laws get looser after mass shootings
- In recent years, a better organized gun control movement has seen more success with tightening laws in some states.
In recent years, a better organized gun control movement has seen more success with tightening laws in some states.
- But the movement to expand gun access isn't stopping.
But the movement to expand gun access isn't stopping.
Elon Musk's brain chip: BBC News Review
- The device is able to read brain signals linked to movement
The device is able to read brain signals linked to movement
How Girl Scouts’ $800 Million Cookie Empire Works | The Economics Of | WSJ
- It's still very much a grassroots movement.
It's still very much a grassroots movement.
How cruise ships got so big
- They had separate sections for first, second, and third class, but that left a lot of passengers without access to amenities, and limited everyone's freedom of movement throughout the ship.
They had separate sections for first, second, and third class, but that left a lot of passengers without access to amenities, and limited everyone's freedom of movement throughout the ship.
- and limited everyone's freedom of movement throughout the ship.
and limited everyone's freedom of movement throughout the ship.