MOVER


Meaning of MOVER in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ mu:və(r) ]

( movers)

1.

If you describe a person or animal as a particular kind of mover , you mean that they move at that speed or in that way.

We found him a nice horse–a good mover who could gallop.

N-COUNT : adj N

see also prime mover

2.

Movers are people whose job is to move furniture or equipment from one building to another. ( mainly AM; in BRIT, usually use removal men )

N-COUNT : usu pl

3.

The movers and shakers in a place or area of activity are the people who have most power or influence.

It is the movers and shakers of the record industry who will decide which bands make it.

PHRASE : usu with supp

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