Get something moving
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To make something start or continue.
You need to get this project moving if you want to finish in time.
Often appears as...
- get the ball moving
- get the process moving
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To make something change from its current state.
We need to get the law moving in the right direction.
Often appears as...
- get the talks moving
- get the negotiations moving
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To begin moving or making progress.
It's time to get moving if we want to finish the marathon.
Often appears as...
- get going
- get started
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To make something start or continue.
You need to get this project moving if you want to finish in time.
Often appears as...
- get the ball moving
- get the process moving
phrase
To make something change from its current state.
We need to get the law moving in the right direction.
Often appears as...
- get the talks moving
- get the negotiations moving
phrase
To begin moving or making progress.
It's time to get moving if we want to finish the marathon.
Often appears as...
- get going
- get started
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Encouragement Context
Used to motivate someone to start or speed up a task.
Come on, let's get this cleaning moving; guests will arrive soon!
Pro Tip 2/3Deadline Pressure
Suggests urgency due to time constraints.
The deadline is tomorrow; we must get the report moving.
Pro Tip 3/3Progressive Action
About creating steady progress, not just starting.
To get our fitness moving, we'll run a little farther each day.
Pro Tip 1/3Encouragement Context
Used to motivate someone to start or speed up a task.
Come on, let's get this cleaning moving; guests will arrive soon!
Pro Tip 2/3Deadline Pressure
Suggests urgency due to time constraints.
The deadline is tomorrow; we must get the report moving.
Pro Tip 3/3Progressive Action
About creating steady progress, not just starting.
To get our fitness moving, we'll run a little farther each day.
Pro Tip 1/3Encouragement Context
Used to motivate someone to start or speed up a task.
Come on, let's get this cleaning moving; guests will arrive soon!
Pro Tip 2/3Deadline Pressure
Suggests urgency due to time constraints.
The deadline is tomorrow; we must get the report moving.
Pro Tip 3/3Progressive Action
About creating steady progress, not just starting.
To get our fitness moving, we'll run a little farther each day.
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