make moves

[/meɪk muːvz/]

verb phrase

fazer movimentos; agir; tomar iniciativa

1. To take action or initiative, especially in business, relationships, or strategic situations

He decided to make moves in the stock market.

Ele decidiu fazer movimentos no mercado de ações.

2. To make progress or advance towards a goal

She's making moves in her career.

Ela está fazendo progressos em sua carreira.

3. To start or plan something; to initiate action

It's time to make moves and leave this place.

É hora de agir e sair deste lugar.

4. To socialize or go out (informal/slang)

Let's make moves and hit up that party tonight.

Vamos sair e ir àquela festa hoje à noite.

NYC Slang

make moves

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

fazer movimentos; agir; tomar iniciativa

Common in business and informal contexts

Rio de Janeiro

se mexer; sair; fazer algo

More colloquial, emphasizes action and movement

São Paulo

tomar medidas; fazer moves

Often used in business contexts; may use English phrase directly

Portugal

dar passos; agir; fazer movimentos

Less commonly used; prefer 'tomar medidas' or 'agir'

make a move

make one's move

make the first move

chess moves

power moves

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