MOVEMENT


Meaning of MOVEMENT in English

n.1 the act or an instance of moving or being moved.

2 a the moving parts of a mechanism (esp. a clock or watch). b a particular group of these.

3 a a body of persons with a common object (the peace movement). b a campaign undertaken by such a body.

4 (usu. in pl.) a person's activities and whereabouts, esp. at a particular time.

5 Mus. a principal division of a longer musical work, self-sufficient in terms of key, tempo, structure, etc.

6 the progressive development of a poem, story, etc.

7 motion of the bowels.

8 a an activity in a market for some commodity. b a rise or fall in price.

9 a mental impulse.

10 a development of position by a military force or unit.

Etymology: ME f. OF f. med.L movimentum (as MOVE)

Oxford English vocab.      Оксфордский английский словарь.