How to Use "Move" with Example Sentences

move (v): to change position; to make something change its position

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Used with nouns:

"Move the cursor to the bottom of the screen."
(cursor)

"Traffic isn't moving at all today."
(traffic)

"Our company is moving its headquarters."
(headquarters)

"He helped to move the furniture."
(furniture, dirt, car)

"The dancer moves gracefully."
(dancer)

"Can you move your arm?"
(arm, leg, hand, head)

move (n): a change in position; an action

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Used with verbs:

"She made a move to leave."
(made)

"We have been preparing for the move."
(preparing for, anticipating, planning, opposing, rejecting, resisting)

"Can you help with the move this weekend?"
(help with)

"The move will take place next month."
(take place, happen)

"The move surprised everyone."
(surprised)

"We will announce our move at the meeting."
(announce)

"What prompted the move?"
(prompted, initiated)

Used with adjectives:

"He made an opening move."
(opening, chess, pre-emptive, important)

"I learned a new dance move."
(dance)

"Going back to school was a good move."
(good, wise, big)

"Quitting school was a dumb move."
(dumb, stupid)

"That was a bold move."
(bold, desperate, surprise, interesting, obvious)

"I think you made a good career move."
(career)

"I was afraid to make a wrong move."
(wrong, major, rapid, unexpected, false)

"What's the next move?"
(next, right, first, logical)

"The president made a brilliant move."
(brilliant, radical, smart, daring, risky, bad, unwise, sensible)

"Don't make any sudden moves."
(sudden, quick)

"It's going to be a temporary move."
(temporary, permanent)

Used with prepositions:

"He made a move against us."
(against, toward)

"I made a career move from secretary to manager in just two years."
(from, to)

"They have been on the move since they got here."
(on)