Movement
noun
The act or process of moving people or things from one place or position to another.
The movement of the troops to the border was a sign of approaching war.
Often appears as...
- freedom of movement
- movement of goods
noun
A series of organized activities by people working together to achieve a specific goal.
She joined the environmental movement to help stop climate change.
Often appears as...
- social movement
- political movement
noun
A group of works in music, dance, or theater that are usually related in theme.
The second movement of Beethoven's fifth symphony is my favorite.
Often appears as...
- first movement
- second movement
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Academic
noun
A noticeable change in a situation or attitude.
There's been a movement towards accepting different lifestyles in society recently.
Often appears as...
- movement towards
- positive movement
noun
The works or artistic style of a group of artists, writers, etc. at a particular time.
Impressionism is an art movement that started in France in the 19th century
Often appears as...
- art movement
- literary movement
Usage tips
Academic
noun
The act or process of moving people or things from one place or position to another.
The movement of the troops to the border was a sign of approaching war.
Often appears as...
- freedom of movement
- movement of goods
noun
A series of organized activities by people working together to achieve a specific goal.
She joined the environmental movement to help stop climate change.
Often appears as...
- social movement
- political movement
noun
A group of works in music, dance, or theater that are usually related in theme.
The second movement of Beethoven's fifth symphony is my favorite.
Often appears as...
- first movement
- second movement
Usage tips
Academic
noun
A noticeable change in a situation or attitude.
There's been a movement towards accepting different lifestyles in society recently.
Often appears as...
- movement towards
- positive movement
noun
The works or artistic style of a group of artists, writers, etc. at a particular time.
Impressionism is an art movement that started in France in the 19th century
Often appears as...
- art movement
- literary movement
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Relocation
Used to discuss physical objects, people, or animals changing location.
The museum announced the movement of several artifacts for a special exhibit.
Pro Tip 2/2Process Orientation
Emphasizes the process involved in moving, which could be complex or time-consuming.
The movement of the heavy furniture through the narrow staircase took hours.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Relocation
Used to discuss physical objects, people, or animals changing location.
The museum announced the movement of several artifacts for a special exhibit.
Pro Tip 2/2Process Orientation
Emphasizes the process involved in moving, which could be complex or time-consuming.
The movement of the heavy furniture through the narrow staircase took hours.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Relocation
Used to discuss physical objects, people, or animals changing location.
The museum announced the movement of several artifacts for a special exhibit.
Pro Tip 2/2Process Orientation
Emphasizes the process involved in moving, which could be complex or time-consuming.
The movement of the heavy furniture through the narrow staircase took hours.
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Want interstellar...
if everybody wanted to participate and they thought they had a right to participate in the world when we look at the civil rights movement and D colonialization across the world and women's rights and all of those things that was about pretty saying that we could participate these were really radical changes we looked at
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Bring on the learning...
because it's not about scaling a new solution; it's about creating a movement in education in which people develop their own solutions, but with external support based on a personalized curriculum. Now in this room, there are people who represent extraordinary resources in business,
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The benefits of good...
It's also not enough to just have good posture. Keeping your muscles and joints moving is extremely important. In fact, being stationary for long periods with good posture can be worse than regular movement with bad posture. When you do move, move smartly.
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What makes muscles grow?...
causing muscles to contract and relax, which pull on the bones in your arm and generate the needed movement. The bigger the challenge becomes, the bigger the brain's signal grows, and the more motor units it rallies to help you achieve your task.
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The psychology of...
gave way to the self-esteem movement and a rise in materialism. More recently, social media has multiplied the possibilities for self-promotion, though it's worth noting that there's no clear evidence that social media causes narcissism.
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The philosophy of...
This has resonated strongly with modern psychology and the self-help movement. For example, rational emotive behavioral therapy focuses on changing the self-defeating attitudes people form about their life circumstances.
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How to write descriptivel...
meeting the writer halfway in the imaginative play of creating a dynamic world of the senses. So when you write, use well-chosen words to engage sound, sight, taste, touch, smell, and movement.
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How Do Cats Use Their...
And a far bigger proportion of the neurons in Kali's brain are dedicated purely to the detection of movement. She almost can't help but pounce.
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Why Do Young People Get...
young people have helped drive social movements around the world from protesting the established order to
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ONE HOUR Of Amazing...
such beautiful movement is rarely seen
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Want interstellar...
if everybody wanted to participate and they thought they had a right to participate in the world when we look at the civil rights movement and D colonialization across the world and women's rights and all of those things that was about pretty saying that we could participate these were really radical changes we looked at
Video examples
Bring on the learning...
because it's not about scaling a new solution; it's about creating a movement in education in which people develop their own solutions, but with external support based on a personalized curriculum. Now in this room, there are people who represent extraordinary resources in business,
Video examples
The benefits of good...
It's also not enough to just have good posture. Keeping your muscles and joints moving is extremely important. In fact, being stationary for long periods with good posture can be worse than regular movement with bad posture. When you do move, move smartly.
Video examples
What makes muscles grow?...
causing muscles to contract and relax, which pull on the bones in your arm and generate the needed movement. The bigger the challenge becomes, the bigger the brain's signal grows, and the more motor units it rallies to help you achieve your task.
Video examples
The psychology of...
gave way to the self-esteem movement and a rise in materialism. More recently, social media has multiplied the possibilities for self-promotion, though it's worth noting that there's no clear evidence that social media causes narcissism.
Video examples
The philosophy of...
This has resonated strongly with modern psychology and the self-help movement. For example, rational emotive behavioral therapy focuses on changing the self-defeating attitudes people form about their life circumstances.
Video examples
How to write descriptivel...
meeting the writer halfway in the imaginative play of creating a dynamic world of the senses. So when you write, use well-chosen words to engage sound, sight, taste, touch, smell, and movement.
Video examples
How Do Cats Use Their...
And a far bigger proportion of the neurons in Kali's brain are dedicated purely to the detection of movement. She almost can't help but pounce.
Video examples
Why Do Young People Get...
young people have helped drive social movements around the world from protesting the established order to
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ONE HOUR Of Amazing...
such beautiful movement is rarely seen
Example 1 of 10
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Eartha Kitt
American Actress
A lot can be said with just a look, or the way the body moves. Each song is a different character. So each song takes on a different movement of the body. And the body has to go with the subject and the attitude that you have toward that subject.
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Jonas Mekas
Lithuanian Director
I live, therefore I make films. I make film, therefore I live. Life. Movement. I make home movies, therefore I live. I live, therefore I make home movies.
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Richard Branson
British Businessman
I love the freedom of movement that my phone gives me. That has definitely transformed my life.
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Zsa Zsa Gabor
Hungarian Actress
The women's movement hasn't changed my sex life. It wouldn't dare.
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Lisa Bonet
American Actress
I'm part of an important movement that needs to happen.
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Margot Kidder
American Actress
I was very active in the peace movement, still am.
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Roger Mahony
American Clergyman
I'm very close to the pro-life movement.
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Cyril Ramaphosa
South African Politician
People must respect our movement.
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V. S. Naipaul
Trinidadian Novelist
The world is always in movement.
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Elvis Costello
British Musician
Life for me is about movement.
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Eartha Kitt
American Actress
A lot can be said with just a look, or the way the body moves. Each song is a different character. So each song takes on a different movement of the body. And the body has to go with the subject and the attitude that you have toward that subject.
Quote examples
Jonas Mekas
Lithuanian Director
I live, therefore I make films. I make film, therefore I live. Life. Movement. I make home movies, therefore I live. I live, therefore I make home movies.
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Richard Branson
British Businessman
I love the freedom of movement that my phone gives me. That has definitely transformed my life.
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Zsa Zsa Gabor
Hungarian Actress
The women's movement hasn't changed my sex life. It wouldn't dare.
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Lisa Bonet
American Actress
I'm part of an important movement that needs to happen.
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Margot Kidder
American Actress
I was very active in the peace movement, still am.
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Roger Mahony
American Clergyman
I'm very close to the pro-life movement.
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Cyril Ramaphosa
South African Politician
People must respect our movement.
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V. S. Naipaul
Trinidadian Novelist
The world is always in movement.
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Elvis Costello
British Musician
Life for me is about movement.
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