verb
move
To formally propose an action for consideration.
She moves that the committee postpone its final vote.
Etymology
Move means to set something in motion. A formal proposal starts a possible course of action by placing it before a group for consideration.
More examples
- He moved to adjourn the meeting.
- I move that we accept the report.
- The motion was formally moved and seconded.
Forms
move · moves · moved · moving
Similar words
- propose
- Broader; need not follow formal meeting procedure.