Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with move in American Collocation
move
noun
countable
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
good or clever
It is a wise move to make sure your anti-virus program is bang up-to-date.
These proposals represent a move in the right direction.
brave
This is a bold move and one that should be supported.
bad or wrong
Reducing staffing levels at train stations is a bad move.
important
Although the overall system remains segregated, there have been significant moves towards a more inclusive approach.
when it happens
Union leaders will meet on Friday to discuss their next move.
unusual
In an unprecedented move the police issued the images of 31 protesters they wanted to interview.
planned
In a carefully planned move, the union decided that they would ask their members to strike for a period of four hours.
carefully planned to achieve an aim
This merger represents the best strategic move for both companies.
You will receive expert advice on your next career move from our recruitment consultant.
make a move
At the moment they daren’t make a move against their enemies.
plan or consider a move
Focus on what you want to achieve and plan each move carefully.
support a move
We welcome any moves to encourage industry to support postgraduate students.
oppose a move
I pointed out that the University opposed any move to take selection away from College tutors.
lead to a move
These problems prompted moves to reform the entire system.
be a move
The reclassification of the drug in no way represents a move towards decriminalization or legalization.