Engelsk

motion

gb/mˈoʊʃən/ us/mˈoʊʃən/
A2 Engelsk
~ 1800
Betydninger
0 betydninger
Substantiv A2 event
1

movement from one place to another

When something moves from one place or position to another.

Bruksmønster: [something] is in motion
Vanlig feil:
Learners sometimes confuse 'motion' with 'emotion', which refers to feelings.
Synonymer
movement (More general and common term for a change in position.)
Antonymer
stillness (Refers to the absence of any movement.)
Ordkombinasjoner
set in motion |in motion |stop motion |slow motion
Temaer
daily life |science |space |core_vocabulary
Eksempler
  • 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.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
  • The car is in motion.
  • I saw motion in the trees.
  • The ball is in motion.
Substantiv 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.

Bruksmønster: to put forward a motion
Vanlig feil:
Learners may confuse this with physical movement; context of meetings clarifies meaning.
Synonymer
proposal (A general term for an idea suggested for consideration.)
Antonymer
withdrawal (The act of removing a proposal from consideration.)
Ordkombinasjoner
pass a motion |propose a motion |second a motion
Temaer
business |politics |communication
Eksempler
  • 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.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
  • He made a motion to start the project.
  • The motion passed quickly.
  • They voted on the motion.
Substantiv technical B1 event
3

movement in physics or mechanics

In science, when something changes its place over time.

Synonymer
kinematics (Technical term for the branch of mechanics describing motion.)
Antonymer
rest (In physics, refers to no change in position relative to a reference point.)
Ordkombinasjoner
uniform motion |circular motion |linear motion
Temaer
science |space
Eksempler
  • 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.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
  • The Earth’s motion is around the sun.
  • We study motion in science class.
  • Motion can be fast or slow.
Substantiv B1 entity
4

gesture to communicate or signal

A move you make with your body to show meaning without words.

Synonymer
gesture (More common term for a deliberate movement used as communication.)
Antonymer
stillness (Lack of any bodily movement.)
Ordkombinasjoner
hand motion |subtle motion
Temaer
daily life |communication |body |core_vocabulary
Eksempler
  • 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.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
  • He made a motion with his hand.
  • She gave me a small motion to come closer.
  • I saw his head make a quick motion.
Grammatikk
Oppslagsform
motion
IPA
GB/mˈoʊʃən/
US/mˈoʊʃən/
Stavelser og trykk
mo - tion (2 stavelser)
Stress on 1st syllable (mo)
Bøyingsformer
Noun
  • Base: motion
  • Plural: motion, motions
Ordfamilie
Forms
motions noun
Core family
move verb A1 movement noun A2
Related words
movable adjective B1 moving adjective mobile adjective A2 mobility noun B1
Negative and opposite forms
motionless adjective A2 immobile adjective
Advanced or less common
motionlessness noun motionlessly adverb
Uttrykk

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.

Eksempler
  • 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.

Eksempler
  • 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.

Eksempler
  • 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.

Eksempler
  • They replayed the goal in slow motion.
  • The scene was filmed in slow motion for dramatic effect.

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