Definition of motion
(Entry 1 of 3)
1a : an act, process, or instance of changing place : movement a pendulum in motion
b : an active or functioning state or condition
set the divorce proceedings in motion
2 : an impulse or inclination of the mind or will
the fundamental motions of humanity to good or evil— T. S. Eliot
3a : a proposal for action especially : a formal proposal made in a deliberative assembly made a motion that the meeting be adjourned
b : an application made to a court or judge to obtain an order, ruling, or direction
His motion for a new trial was denied.
5 : mechanism
6a : an act or instance of moving the body or its parts : gesture signaled with a motion of his arm
7 : melodic change of pitch
in motion
American Football, of an offensive player : running parallel to the line of scrimmage before the snap
motion
verbDefinition of motion (Entry 2 of 3)
: to signal by a movement or gesture
the pitcher motioned to the catcher
: to direct by a motion
motioned me to the seat
Motion
biographical nameDefinition of Motion (Entry 3 of 3)
Sir Andrew 1952– British poet; poet laureate (1999–2009)
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