DictionarymoveFormal proposal
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.