Move

·vt To apply to, as for aid.

II. Move ·noun The act of moving; a movement.

III. Move ·vi To change the place of a piece in accordance with the rules of the game.

IV. Move ·vi To change residence; to remove, as from one house, town, or state, to another.

V. Move ·noun An act for the attainment of an object; a step in the execution of a plan or purpose.

VI. Move ·noun The act of moving one of the pieces, from one position to another, in the progress of the game.

VII. Move ·vi To Act; to take action; to Stir; to begin to act; as, to move in a matter.

VIII. Move ·vt To transfer (a piece or man) from one space or position to another, according to the rules of the game; as, to move a king.

IX. Move ·vt To excite to action by the presentation of motives; to rouse by representation, persuasion, or appeal; to Influence.

X. Move ·vi To change place or posture; to Stir; to go, in any manner, from one place or position to another; as, a ship moves rapidly.

XI. Move ·vt To arouse the feelings or passions of; especially, to excite to tenderness or compassion; to touch pathetically; to excite, as an Emotion.

XII. Move ·vt To Propose; to Recommend; specifically, to propose formally for consideration and determination, in a deliberative assembly; to submit, as a resolution to be adopted; as, to move to adjourn.

XIII. Move ·vt To cause to change place or posture in any manner; to set in motion; to carry, convey, draw, or push from one place to another; to Impel; to Stir; as, the wind moves a vessel; the horse moves a carriage.