motion
When something moves from one place or position to another.
The act or process of moving or changing position.
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.
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.
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.
- Base: motion
- Plural: motion, motions
go through the motions
1do without enthusiasm or effort
To do something without caring, just because you have to.
- 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
1currently moving or happening
Moving or happening right now.
- The car was already in motion when we arrived.
- Plans for the event are already in motion.
set in motion
1start movement or process
To make something begin moving or happening.
- The new law set in motion major changes in the industry.
- She set in motion the events that led to his resignation.
slow motion
1video shown at slower speed
A way of showing video so that the action happens more slowly than in real life.
- They replayed the goal in slow motion.
- The scene was filmed in slow motion for dramatic effect.