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movement

[ˈmuːvmənt]

movement Definition

  • 1an act of changing physical location or position or of having this changed
  • 2a group of people working together to advance their shared political, social, or artistic ideas
  • 3a series of organized activities working toward an objective; a campaign

Using movement: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "movement" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The movement of the train woke her up.

  • Example

    The feminist movement fought for women's rights.

  • Example

    The civil rights movement aimed to end racial segregation.

  • Example

    The environmental movement advocates for sustainable practices.

  • Example

    The #MeToo movement raised awareness about sexual harassment and assault.

movement Synonyms and Antonyms

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Idioms Using movement

  • in full swing

    at the height of activity or progress

    Example

    The election campaign is in full swing, with rallies and speeches happening every day.

  • to start something, especially something that will involve a lot of people or take a long time

    Example

    Let's get the ball rolling on the project by scheduling a meeting with all the stakeholders.

  • to take action or make a decision

    Example

    If you want to apply for the job, you need to make a move before the deadline.

Phrases with movement

  • a tendency or style in art with a specific common philosophy or goal, followed by a group of artists during a restricted period of time

    Example

    Impressionism was an art movement that originated in France in the 19th century.

  • a cultural shift towards slowing down the pace of life, often associated with mindfulness and sustainability

    Example

    The slow movement encourages people to take time to appreciate the simple things in life.

  • a collective organization of working people developed to represent and campaign for better working conditions and treatment from their employers

    Example

    The labour movement played a significant role in improving workers' rights and wages.

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Summary: movement in Brief

The term 'movement' [ˈmuːvmənt] refers to an act of changing physical location or position, a group of people working together to advance their shared political, social, or artistic ideas, or a series of organized activities working toward an objective. Examples include 'The feminist movement fought for women's rights.' and 'The environmental movement advocates for sustainable practices.' Phrases like 'art movement' and idioms like 'in full swing' are also commonly used.

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