motion
Translation
motion, movement, proposal, gesture
Examples
The motion of the waves was calming.
The motion of the waves was calming.
He put forward a motion to ban smoking.
He put forward a motion to ban smoking.
She made a motion with her hand.
She made a motion with her hand.
Grammar Patterns
((the motion of sth.)) movement The motion of the planets is predictable.
((to propose/second a motion)) a formal proposal She proposed a motion to change the rules.
((a motion with sth.)) a gesture He made a dismissive motion with his hand.
Similar Words
Synonyms: movement, action, proposal, gesture
Etymology
From Latin 'motio' (a moving), from the verb 'movere' (to move).
Memory Tips
Think of a 'motor' which creates 'motion'. For the proposal meaning, imagine 'moving' an idea forward in a meeting.