motion
gb/mˈoʊʃən/ us/mˈoʊʃən/
A2
Anglais
~ 1800
Sens
0 sens
Nom
A2
event
1
movement from one place to another
When something moves from one place or position to another.
Schéma d’usage :
[something] is in motion
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'motion' with 'emotion', which refers to feelings.
Synonymes
movement (More general and common term for a change in position.)
Antonymes
stillness (Refers to the absence of any movement.)
Collocations
set in motion
|in motion
|stop motion
|slow motion
Thèmes
daily life
|science
|space
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- The sudden motion of the train startled her.
- The planets are in constant motion around the sun.
- He detected a slight motion in the bushes.
Exemples pédagogiques
- The car is in motion.
- I saw motion in the trees.
- The ball is in motion.
Nom
formal
B2
entity
2
formal proposal in a meeting
A formal idea that someone suggests in a meeting for people to discuss and decide on.
Schéma d’usage :
to put forward a motion
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may confuse this with physical movement; context of meetings clarifies meaning.
Synonymes
proposal (A general term for an idea suggested for consideration.)
Antonymes
withdrawal (The act of removing a proposal from consideration.)
Collocations
pass a motion
|propose a motion
|second a motion
Thèmes
business
|politics
|communication
Exemples
- The committee passed a motion to increase funding.
- She put forward a motion to change the meeting date.
- The motion was defeated by a narrow margin.
Exemples pédagogiques
- He made a motion to start the project.
- The motion passed quickly.
- They voted on the motion.
Nom
technical
B1
event
3
movement in physics or mechanics
In science, when something changes its place over time.
Synonymes
kinematics (Technical term for the branch of mechanics describing motion.)
Antonymes
rest (In physics, refers to no change in position relative to a reference point.)
Collocations
uniform motion
|circular motion
|linear motion
Thèmes
science
|space
Exemples
- Newton's laws describe the motion of objects.
- The study focused on the motion of particles in a fluid.
- They analyzed the projectile's motion using equations.
Exemples pédagogiques
- The Earth’s motion is around the sun.
- We study motion in science class.
- Motion can be fast or slow.
Nom
B1
entity
4
gesture to communicate or signal
A move you make with your body to show meaning without words.
Synonymes
gesture (More common term for a deliberate movement used as communication.)
Antonymes
stillness (Lack of any bodily movement.)
Collocations
hand motion
|subtle motion
Thèmes
daily life
|communication
|body
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- He made a quick motion for her to sit down.
- The teacher used a hand motion to signal silence.
- With a slight motion of his head, he indicated the door.
Exemples pédagogiques
- He made a motion with his hand.
- She gave me a small motion to come closer.
- I saw his head make a quick motion.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
motion
API
GB/mˈoʊʃən/
US/mˈoʊʃən/
Syllabes et accentuation
mo - tion (2 syllabes)
Stress on 1st syllable (mo)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: motion
- Plural: motion, motions
Famille de mots
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.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples
- They replayed the goal in slow motion.
- The scene was filmed in slow motion for dramatic effect.