(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.
