Make the first move

Get a move on

Be on the move

Move to do something

Move up to

Move over from

Move over to

Most companies have moved over to computer-aided design systems.

3. to change jobs, especially within the same organization or industry

The company’s new publisher just moved over from Villard Books.

4. move over Madonna/Walt Disney/CD-ROMs etc

used when saying that something new is becoming more popular than something older - used humorously

Move over, Armani, there's a new designer taking the fashion scene by storm.

move up phrasal verb

1. to get a better job in a company, or change to a more advanced group, higher rank, or higher level

To move up, you'll need the right training. Share prices moved up this month.

The kids learn fast, and can't wait to move up to the junior team.

2. especially British English to change position in order to make more space for other people or things or be near someone else

There's room for one more if everyone moves up a bit.

move noun [countable]

1. DECISION/ACTION

something that you decide to do in order to achieve something

She's still thinking about her next move.

the Board's recent moves to cut interest rates

Most of the council members are reluctant to make such a drastic move. a good/wise/smart etc/ there are moves afoot (to do something) British English (=there are plans, especially secret ones) It seems there could be moves afoot to close the centre.

2. MOVEMENT

[usually singular]when someone moves for a short time in a particular direction

Good gymnasts rehearse their moves mentally before a competition.

watch/follow somebody's every move

His green eyes followed Cissy's every move.

3.PROGRESS/CHANGE

a change, especially one which improves a situation

move towards/from/against/to

the country's move towards democracy a move away from traditional industries such as coal mining

Much more research is being done, which is a move in the right direction.

a) to be travelling from one place to another

The rebel army is on the move.

b) to be busy and active

Roy is constantly on the move.

c) to be changing and developing a lot, especially in a way that improves things

Museums are on the move, adding exhibits that entertain and educate.

spoken used to tell someone to hurry

to do something first, especially in order to end a quarrel or start a relationship

Men say they like it when women make the first move.

7. GAMES

when you change the position of one of the objects in a game such as chess

Several moves later, Ron took his king. It's your move, Janet (=it is your turn to move an object).

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