make a move
made a move
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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..
move relocate shift
2.
departleave a place or set off
  • We should make a move before it gets dark.
depart leave
3.
actiontake action or do something
  • It's time to make a move and start the project.
initiate take action
4.
romanceapproach someone with romantic interest
  • He decided to make a move on his crush at the party.
court flirt woo
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digv.
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

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.

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  1. French:bouger, partir, ...
  2. German:einen Schritt machen, aufbrechen, ...
  3. Italian:muoversi, andarsene, ...
  4. Spanish:moverse, irse, ...
  5. Portuguese:mover-se, pôr-se a caminho, ...
  6. Chinese:移动位置, 动身, ...
  7. Japanese:移動する, 出発する, ...
  8. Arabic:تَحَرَّكَ, غادَرَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לָזוּז, לָצֵאת, ...
  10. Russian:переместиться, отправляться, ...
  11. Ukrainian:рухатися, вирушати, ...
  12. Hindi:हिलना, चल देना, ...
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