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movement

[/ˈmuːvmənt/]
nounmasculinepl: movements
movimento
1. the act or process of moving from one place to another
The movement of the dancers was graceful.
O movimento dos dançarinos foi gracioso.
2. a group of people working together to advance a shared idea or cause
She joined the environmental movement.
Ela aderiu ao movimento ambiental.
3. a change in position or location
There was slight movement in the curtains.
Houve um leve movimento nas cortinas.
4. the progression or development of something
The movement of the story was slow at first.
O movimento da história foi lento no início.
5. a musical piece or section of a larger composition
The symphony has four movements.
A sinfonia tem quatro movimentos.
Synonyms
motionmoveshiftdisplacementcampaigndrive
Antonyms
stillnessimmobilitystagnation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
movimento
standard term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
movimento
no significant regional variation
São Paulo
movimento
no significant regional variation
Portugal
movimento
identical usage as in Brazil

Related Idioms & Phrases

movement for change
social movement
bowel movement
movement of the masses
freedom of movement
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