n. 1 movement, moving, change, shift, shifting, action, going, travelling, travel, progress, passage, transit; activity, commotion, stir, agitation, turmoil, turbulence One could barely sense the slow motion of the train The leaves of the aspen appear to be in constant motion. 2 mobility, movability, motility I could feel the motion gradually returning to my numbed limbs 3 gait, bearing, carriage, tread, walk, step The machine works with alternate upward and downward motions 4 gesture, gesticulation, signal, sign She made a motion for me to come nearer 5 proposal, suggestion, proposition, recommendation, offering, submission A motion must be seconded by a member in good standing
v. 6 gesture, gesticulate, beckon, signal, sign, wave The cashier motioned to me and I went over to the window