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Plural for the action or process of moving forward in place or time
“They flowed with the motion of the stream like tawny strands of seaweed.”
Plural for a state of constant movement or fluctuation
“A colorful array of constantly shifting real-time charts, graphs, and indices were used to convey the constant motion of the markets.”
Plural for a physical gesture or movement
“He made a motion to Renny to pull out the local navigation charts.”
Plural for a formal proposal put to a legislature or committee
“Without objection, the Senate will consider the motion to reconsider.”
Plural for the state of being executed, utilized, or put into operation
“Eager to get back to his troops and put the plan in motion, Sherman hurried back to Kelly's Ferry in hopes of catching the boat that evening.”
To use gestures to convey information or directions
“He lowered his arm and stepped aside to motion her towards the inn.”
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