■ verb
1》 go in a specified direction or manner.
↘change the position or place of.
↘( ~ up ) adjust one's position to be nearer to or make room for someone else.
2》 change one's place of residence.
↘( ~ in or out ) start (or cease) living or working in a place.
3》 change or cause to change from one state, opinion, or activity to another.
↘make progress: they are anxious to get things moving.
4》 take or cause to take action.
5》 arouse a strong feeling, especially of sorrow or sympathy, in (someone).
6》 ( ~ in/within ) be socially active in (a sphere) or among (a group).
7》 propose for discussion and resolution at a meeting or legislative assembly.
8》 (with reference to the bowels) empty or be emptied.
■ noun
1》 an instance of moving.
↘a manoeuvre in a sport or game.
↘a player's turn during a board game.
2》 a change of state or opinion.
3》 an act that initiates or advances a process or plan.
Phrases
get a ~ on informal hurry up.
make a ~
1》 take action.
2》 Brit. leave somewhere.
make a ~ on (or put the ~s on ) informal make a proposition of a sexual nature to.
Origin
ME: from OFr. ~ir , from L. ~re .