make a move
made a move
Definition of make a move - Reverso English Dictionary
Verbal expression
1.
movementchange physical position or location
- She made a move towards the door as the meeting ended..
2.
departleave a place or set off
- We should make a move before it gets dark.
3.
actiontake action or do something
- It's time to make a move and start the project.
4.
- He decided to make a move on his crush at the party.
Terms with make a move included in their meaning
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excavation
move earth to make a hole
cause movement
make an object move in a tightening circular path
strategy
make a strategic move to regain advantage
eating
move tongue over lips and make a sound
causation
make something move or begin a sequence of happenings
sounds
make a snarling noise or move with a snarling noise
reaction
move back or make a face because of pain or fear
horse control
make a horse move in a fast, smooth three-beat gait
decision
make a move or decision in a situation
relationship
attempt to make a move on someone
strategy
make a sudden impactful move
adventure
make a sudden, bold move into the unknown
forced relocation
make someone move to a new place and establish a home
strategy
make a strategic lateral move
mistake decision
make a wrong move when the right one is needed
risk
take a risk or make a bold move
cricket
make a ball move towards the batsman
transportation
machine that provides power to make a motorcycle move
military formation
move apart in a line to make more space
game
make a move using dummy's cards in bridge
animal control
strike an animal with a short whip to make it move
stitch
knitting move wrapping yarn around needle to make a loop
Examples of make a move in a sentence
It's time to make a move and start the project. It's late, so I'd better make a move. After lunch, the guests made a move toward the station. She decided to make a move and apply for the job. He needs to make a move before the opportunity passes. She wondered if it was time to make a move.
He finally made a move and asked her out.
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- French:bouger, partir, ...
- German:einen Schritt machen, aufbrechen, ...
- Italian:muoversi, andarsene, ...
- Spanish:moverse, irse, ...
- Portuguese:mover-se, pôr-se a caminho, ...
- Chinese:移动位置, 动身, ...
- Japanese:移動する, 出発する, ...
- Arabic:تَحَرَّكَ, غادَرَ, ...
- Hebrew:לָזוּז, לָצֵאת, ...
- Russian:переместиться, отправляться, ...
- Ukrainian:рухатися, вирушати, ...
- Hindi:हिलना, चल देना, ...
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