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Definition of motioning - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
communicationRare using gestures to communicateRare
- She was motioning for him to come closer.
2.
movementRare indicating movement or directionRare
- The motioning hand signaled the start of the race.
Origin of motioning
English, motion (movement) + -ing (suffix)
Examples of motioning in a sentence
They were motioning to each other across the room. The motioning flag directed the ships. The motioning lights guided the aircraft.
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- French:gestuel, signalant, ...
- German:gestikulierend, Richtung anzeigen, ...
- Italian:gesticolando, indicando, ...
- Spanish:señalando, ...
- Portuguese:gesticulando, indicando movimento, ...
- Chinese:打手势的, 指示方向的, ...
- Japanese:ジェスチャーしている, 動きを示している, ...
- Arabic:إِشَارِي, مشير, ...
- Hebrew:מְסַמֵּן בִּתְנוּעוֹת, מסמן בתנועה, ...
- Russian:жестами показывающая, указывающий движение, ...
- Ukrainian:жестикулюючи, вказуючи рух, ...
- Hindi:संकेत कर रही, संकेत कर रहा, ...
Definition of motion - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
movementthe act of changing location or position
- The motion of the train was smooth.
2.
bodygesture or movement of the body
- She made a motion to call him over.
3.
politicsformal proposal for discussion and vote
- The council passed the motion unanimously.
4.
legal requestTECH. application to a court for a rulingTECH.
- The lawyer filed a motion to dismiss the case.
Verb
1.
hand signaltr./intr. gesture to indicate a desired movementtr./intr.
- She motioned for him to sit down.
2.
meeting rulestr. make a proposal in a formal settingtr.
- She motioned to adjourn the meeting..
Expressions with motion
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mechanical parts moving together
The engineer observed the gears in motion inside the machine.
start or activate a process or mechanism
The manager set in motion the new project plan..
cause a process to begin that will lead toward a result
The manager set the wheels in motion for the new program.
things have begun and may be hard to stop
Once the vote passed, the wheel is in motion.
cause to move or operate
The mechanic put in motion the old engine with ease..
acting independently without external influence
The judge dismissed the case of his own motion.
action or event very beautiful to watch
The synchronized swimming routine was poetry in motion.
formally support a proposal in a meeting
She seconded the motion to approve the budget.
formally present a proposal for discussion
The senator tabled a motion to amend the bill.
the movement of the sea's waves
The motion of the ocean rocked the boat gently.
moving quickly or at high speed
The fast motion car zoomed past us.
movement in a direction ahead
The car's forward motion was smooth and steady.
having movement or not stationary
The train is in motion, please stand back.
happening much more slowly than normal speed
The ball fell in slow motion.
feeling sick and dizzy because of movement
She felt motion sickness on the boat.
start something moving or working
The engineer put the machine into motion.
movement at a speed slower than normal
The movie scene was shot in slow motion to emphasize the action.
happening at a speed much slower than normal
They watched the slow-motion replay of the goal.
device sensing movement for security or automation
The motion detector activated the alarm when it sensed movement.
approve a proposal during a formal meeting or vote
The motion is carried after the majority votes yes.
series of images projected to create the illusion of motion
We went to see a motion picture at the local cinema last night..
officially approve a proposal by voting in a meeting
The committee will pass a motion to change the rules.
approve a proposal by voting in a meeting
The committee decided to carry a motion to increase funding.
have a proposal accepted by a group vote
The committee decided to carry the motion unanimously.
Origin of motion
Latin, motio (movement)
Examples of motion in a sentence
She studied the motion of the planets in her astronomy class. He raised his hand in a motion of greeting. The dancer's motion was fluid and graceful. The motion to increase funding was hotly debated. She proposed a motion to amend the current policy. The defense attorney submitted a motion for a new trial.
A motion was put forward to change the venue. He motioned towards the exit silently. The teacher motioned the students to gather around. The board members motioned to approve the new policy. He motioned for a break during the long meeting.
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- French:mouvement, faire signe, ...
- German:Bewegung, deuten, ...
- Italian:movimento, fare cenno, ...
- Spanish:movimiento, gesticular, ...
- Portuguese:movimento, gesticular, ...
- Chinese:运动, 示意, ...
- Japanese:動き, 合図する, ...
- Arabic:حركة, لَوَّح, ...
- Hebrew:תְּנוּעָה, לְסַמֵּן, ...
- Russian:движение, показать жестом, ...
- Ukrainian:рух, показувати, ...
- Hindi:गति, इशारा करना, ...
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