motion

simple noun76 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.7
smooth motion8.0
constant motion7.9
continuous motion7.9
steady motion7.8
quick motion7.5
rapid motion7.4
swift motion7.2
circular motion7.0

Movement in a circle.

gentle motion6.8
rocking motion6.5

A gentle, repetitive back-and-forth or side-to-side movement.

anticlockwise motion4.5
counterclockwise motion4.5
motion sensor8.6
motion detector8.5
the motion is carried6.8
the motion carries6.8
set sth in motion7.5

To start a process or series of events.

a motion of no confidence7.2

A formal proposal in a parliament or committee that a person in a position of responsibility is no longer deemed fit to hold that position.

make a motion7.0
perform a motion5.5

More formal than 'make a motion'.

pass a motion7.0
propose a motion6.5
put forward a motion6.4
adopt a motion6.3
accept a motion6.2
introduce a motion6.0
table a motion5.8

To formally present a motion for debate.

table a motion5.7

To postpone discussion of a motion.