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Definition movement in British English

movement noun

noun
/ˈmuːvmənt/
1

a group of people who share the same aim and work together to achieve it

Example

the peace movement

Example

There have been several movements for reform over the last century.

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2

a change in the position of your body, or a particular way of moving your body

Example

The injury has restricted movement in his arm.

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3

the process of moving things from one place to another

Example

The agreement governs the free movement of goods between countries.

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4

a change in someone's attitude, opinion, or behaviour, especially over a period of time

Example

We have seen a growing movement towards natural medicine.

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4.1

a change that leads towards improving a situation or solving a problem

Example

There has been little movement in the negotiations since January.

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5

a situation in which ships, aircraft, or soldiers move around as part of a planned military operation

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6

someone's activities over a period of time

Example

Their job is to monitor the movements of suspected terrorists.

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7

one of the main parts of a long piece of classical music, especially a symphony

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8

the moving parts of a clock or watch

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Definition movement in British English