motion
gb/mˈoʊʃən/ us/mˈoʊʃən/
A2
English
~ 1800
mozgás, indítvány, javaslat, mechanikai mozgás, mozdulat, intés
NOUN
A2
1
mozgás
A2
Usage pattern:
[something] is in motion
The sudden motion of the train startled her.
A vonat hirtelen megmozdulása megijesztette.
The planets are in constant motion around the sun.
A bolygók állandó mozgásban vannak a Nap körül.
He detected a slight motion in the bushes.
Learner examples
The car is in motion.
Az autó mozgásban van.
I saw motion in the trees.
Mozgást láttam a fák között.
The ball is in motion.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'motion' with 'emotion', which refers to feelings.
Meaning
movement from one place to another
Collocations
set in motion
|in motion
|stop motion
|slow motion
Synonyms
movement (More general and common term for a change in position.)
Antonyms
stillness (Refers to the absence of any movement.)
Themes
daily life
|science
|space
|core_vocabulary
Definition
When something moves from one place or position to another.
The act or process of moving or changing position.
NOUN
B2
FORMAL
2
Usage pattern:
to put forward a motion
The committee passed a motion to increase funding.
A bizottság elfogadta a finanszírozás növelésére irányuló indítványt.
She put forward a motion to change the meeting date.
Indítványt terjesztett elő az ülés időpontjának megváltoztatására.
The motion was defeated by a narrow margin.
Learner examples
He made a motion to start the project.
Indítványt tett a projekt elindítására.
The motion passed quickly.
Az indítványt gyorsan elfogadták.
They voted on the motion.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this with physical movement; context of meetings clarifies meaning.
Meaning
formal proposal in a meeting
Collocations
pass a motion
|propose a motion
|second a motion
Synonyms
proposal (A general term for an idea suggested for consideration.)
Antonyms
withdrawal (The act of removing a proposal from consideration.)
Themes
business
|politics
|communication
Definition
A formal idea that someone suggests in a meeting for people to discuss and decide on.
A formal suggestion put forward for discussion and decision in a meeting or legislative body.
NOUN
B1
TECHNICAL
3
mozgás
A2
Newton's laws describe the motion of objects.
Newton törvényei a testek mozgását írják le.
The study focused on the motion of particles in a fluid.
A vizsgálat a folyadékban lévő részecskék mozgására összpontosított.
They analyzed the projectile's motion using equations.
Learner examples
The Earth’s motion is around the sun.
A Föld a Nap körül mozog.
We study motion in science class.
A fizikaórán a mozgásról tanulunk.
Motion can be fast or slow.
Meaning
movement in physics or mechanics
Collocations
uniform motion
|circular motion
|linear motion
Synonyms
kinematics (Technical term for the branch of mechanics describing motion.)
Antonyms
rest (In physics, refers to no change in position relative to a reference point.)
Themes
science
|space
Definition
In science, when something changes its place over time.
In physics, the change of position of an object with respect to time and its reference point.
NOUN
B1
4
He made a quick motion for her to sit down.
Egy gyors intéssel jelezte neki, hogy üljön le.
The teacher used a hand motion to signal silence.
A tanár egy kézmozdulattal jelezte, hogy legyen csend.
With a slight motion of his head, he indicated the door.
Learner examples
He made a motion with his hand.
Egy mozdulatot tett a kezével.
She gave me a small motion to come closer.
Egy apró intéssel jelezte, hogy menjek közelebb.
I saw his head make a quick motion.
Meaning
gesture to communicate or signal
Collocations
hand motion
|subtle motion
Synonyms
gesture (More common term for a deliberate movement used as communication.)
Antonyms
stillness (Lack of any bodily movement.)
Themes
daily life
|communication
|body
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A move you make with your body to show meaning without words.
A movement of part of the body, especially the hand or head, intended to communicate something.
Grammar
Dictionary form
motion
IPA
GB/mˈoʊʃən/
US/mˈoʊʃən/
Syllables & stress
mo - tion (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (mo)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: motion
- Plural: motion, motions
Word family
Expressions
go through the motions
1/ɡˈoʊ θɹˈu ðə mˈoʊʃənz/
idiom
do without enthusiasm or effort
To do something without caring, just because you have to.
Examples
- He was just going through the motions at work, waiting for retirement.
- She went through the motions of greeting him but seemed distracted.
in motion
1/ˈɪn mˈoʊʃən/
fixed phrase
currently moving or happening
Moving or happening right now.
Examples
- The car was already in motion when we arrived.
- Plans for the event are already in motion.
set in motion
1/sˈɛt ˈɪn mˈoʊʃən/
fixed phrase
start movement or process
To make something begin moving or happening.
Examples
- The new law set in motion major changes in the industry.
- She set in motion the events that led to his resignation.
slow motion
1/slˈoʊ mˈoʊʃən/
fixed phrase
video shown at slower speed
A way of showing video so that the action happens more slowly than in real life.
Examples
- They replayed the goal in slow motion.
- The scene was filmed in slow motion for dramatic effect.