Definitions

1. noun

The act of moving or the state of being moved; a change of position or position of a body in space.

“The athlete’s impressive motion through the water earned her a gold medal.”

2. noun

A proposal or request made in a court or other official body, typically in writing.

“The lawyer presented her client’s motion to dismiss the charges.”

3. noun

A signal or request to start or continue a competition, performance, or other event.

“The referee gave the starting motion and the game began.”

4. verb

To move or cause something to move; to give a signal or make a request to start or continue something.

“The conductor motioned for the orchestra to begin playing.”

5. noun

A change or modification in the position or movement of something, especially in a mechanical or electronic system.

“The engineer adjusted the motion of the robot’s arm to improve its accuracy.”

6. noun

A proposal or suggestion made in a formal or official setting.

“The committee voted on the motion to adopt the new policy.”