movement

//ˈmuːvmənt//
B1Frequency Level 4Neutral
Visual representation of movement

Noun

movementSingular
movementsPlural
1

The act or process of moving; a change in position or location

The dancer's movements were graceful and smooth.

2

A group of people working together to advance shared political, social, or artistic ideas

She joined the environmental movement to fight climate change.

3

A self-contained section of a longer musical work, especially a symphony

The third movement of Beethoven's Fifth Symphony is particularly powerful.

4

The moving parts of a mechanism, especially in a clock or watch

The watch has a Swiss movement.

5

An act of defecation; the matter evacuated from the bowels

The doctor asked if he had regular bowel movements.

6

A particular manner or style of moving

The dancer's graceful movements captivated the audience.