Motion to Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈmoʊʃən/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ

MOH-shun too, MOH-shun tuh, MOH-shun ti

UK

mˈəʊʃən/ /tˈuː

MOH-shun TOO

Definition

To formally suggest or propose something, especially in a meeting or official setting, by making a motion.

Usage & Nuances

Mainly used in formal and organizational settings like meetings, committees, or legislative bodies. Common forms: 'motion to approve', 'motion to adjourn'. Usually followed by a verb and an action. Not used in everyday conversation.

• Spanish: proponer - presentar una moción para
• Portuguese (BR): propor - apresentar moção para
• Portuguese (PT): propor - apresentar uma moção para
• Chinese (Simplified): 提议 - 提出动议要
• Chinese (Traditional): 提議 - 提出動議要
• Hindi: प्रस्ताव रखना
• Arabic: يُقَدِّم اقتراحًا لِـ
• Bengali: প্রস্তাব করা
• Russian: ходатайствовать - внести предложение
• Japanese: 動議を出す
• Vietnamese: đề nghị (chính thức) - kiến nghị
• Korean: 동의하다 - 제안하다 (회의 등에서)
• Turkish: önerge vermek - teklif etmek (resmî ortamda)
• Urdu: تجویز دینا - تحریک پیش کرنا
• Indonesian: mengusulkan secara resmi

Example Sentences

I motion to start the meeting now.

basic

She motioned to end the discussion.

basic

Does anyone want to motion to approve the budget?

basic

Let’s motion to take a short break before we continue.

natural

After much debate, John finally motioned to postpone the vote.

natural

If no one objects, I’ll motion to close this session.

natural