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Common collocations with move in American Collocation

move noun countable

US /muv/

good or clever

clever
good
positive
right
sensible
shrewd
smart
welcome
wise

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

bold
brave

This is a bold move and one that should be supported.

bad or wrong

bad
wrong

Reducing staffing levels at train stations is a bad move.

important

big
significant

Although the overall system remains segregated, there have been significant moves towards a more inclusive approach.

when it happens

first
latest
next
recent

Union leaders will meet on Friday to discuss their next move.

unusual

unprecedented
unusual

In an unprecedented move the police issued the images of 31 protesters they wanted to interview.

planned

planned
proposed

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

strategic
tactical

This merger represents the best strategic move for both companies.

career

You will receive expert advice on your next career move from our recruitment consultant.

make a move

make

At the moment they daren’t make a move against their enemies.

plan or consider a move

announce
consider
contemplate
plan

Focus on what you want to achieve and plan each move carefully.

support a move

back
support
welcome

We welcome any moves to encourage industry to support postgraduate students.

oppose a move

be opposed to
block
condemn
oppose
reject
resist

I pointed out that the University opposed any move to take selection away from College tutors.

lead to a move

prompt

These problems prompted moves to reform the entire system.

be a move

be
be seen as
represent

The reclassification of the drug in no way represents a move towards decriminalization or legalization.