Move for Meaning in English

expression

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Definition

To officially request something or formally propose an action, often in meetings or legal situations.

Usage & Nuances

Mainly used in formal, official, or legal settings, especially meetings, courts, or organizations. Common phrases: 'move for a vote', 'move for dismissal'. Not used for casual requests. Sometimes replaced by 'motion for' in certain legal contexts.

• Spanish: solicitar - pedir (formal) - presentar una moción
• Portuguese (BR): solicitar - pedir formalmente - apresentar uma moção
• Portuguese (PT): solicitar - pedir formalmente - apresentar uma moção
• Chinese (Simplified): (正式)请求 - 提议 (会议用语)
• Chinese (Traditional): （正式）請求 - 提議（會議用語）
• Hindi: औपचारिक रूप से मांग करना - प्रस्ताव रखना
• Arabic: يتقدّم بطلب (رسمي) - يقدّم اقتراحاً (اجتماعي أو قانوني)
• Bengali: প্রস্তাব করা - আবেদন করা (আনুষ্ঠানিকভাবে)
• Russian: ходатайствовать - официально предложить
• Japanese: 申し立てる - 提案する（正式な場面で）
• Vietnamese: đề nghị chính thức - kiến nghị
• Korean: 공식적으로 요청하다 - 제안하다
• Turkish: teklifte bulunmak - resmen talep etmek
• Urdu: درخواست پیش کرنا - باضابطہ تجویز دینا
• Indonesian: mengajukan permohonan - secara resmi mengusulkan

Example Sentences

I would like to move for a new discussion on this topic.

basic

The lawyer decided to move for dismissal of the case.

basic

During the meeting, she will move for a vote on the proposal.

basic

If they keep delaying, I will have to move for immediate action.

natural

She stood up to move for reconsideration after hearing new facts.

natural

The committee might move for a change in policy if members agree.

natural