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motion

[/ˈmoʊʃən/]
nounpl: motions
movimento
1. the process of moving or the action of changing position
The boat's motion through the water was smooth.
O movimento do barco através da água era suave.
2. a gesture or movement of the body or limbs
She made a motion to come closer.
Ela fez um gesto para se aproximar.
3. a formal proposal or request made in a meeting or legal proceeding
The lawyer filed a motion to dismiss the case.
O advogado apresentou uma moção para arquivar o caso.
4. the state of being in motion; activity or progress
Once the project is in motion, it will be difficult to stop.
Uma vez que o projeto estiver em movimento, será difícil pará-lo.
Synonyms
movementgestureproposalactionactivity
Antonyms
stillnessimmobilitystasis

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
movimento
most common usage across Brazil
Brazil - Legal
moção
used in formal/legal contexts for proposals
Portugal
movimento
standard usage, identical to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

in motion - em movimento
set in motion - pôr em movimento
go through the motions - fazer algo mecanicamente
motion picture - filme, longa-metragem
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