motion

• Sustantivo que denota la acción o proceso de moverse o ser movido; cambio de posición o lugar. También puede referirse a un gesto, a una propuesta en una asamblea o a un mecanismo interno de un aparato.

A noun referring to the act, process, or state of moving or being moved; a change in position or location.

1. MovementA2formal

   The act or process of moving or changing position.

   movimiento

   • The motion of the waves was calming.
   • He made a sudden motion with his hand.
   • The car was in motion when the accident happened.

   Sinónimoslocomotionmovementmovingpassageshiftstirringtransittravel

   Antónimosimmobilityinactivityquiescencereststillness

2. B2formal

   A formal proposal made in a meeting, court, or legislative assembly.

   Moción

   • The board approved the motion to increase funding.
   • She seconded the motion during the debate.
   • The motion was passed with a majority vote.

   Sinónimosproposalpropositionrecommendationresolutionsubmission

3. B1formal

   A gesture or action that communicates something.

   Seña o gesto comunicativo

   • He made a motion for her to sit down.
   • A slight motion of his head indicated agreement.
   • She used a hand motion to signal the start.

   Sinónimosgesturemovementnodsignsignalwave

• Verbo que significa hacer un gesto o señal para dirigir o indicar a alguien, o presentar formalmente una propuesta en una reunión o asamblea.

A verb used to indicate the act of making a gesture or signal to direct or instruct someone, or to propose formally in a meeting.

1. Gesture or signalB2formal

   To make a movement, usually with the hand or head, to indicate or direct something.

   Señalar o indicar con un gesto

   • She motioned for him to come closer.
   • The guard motioned us to stop at the gate.
   • He motioned towards the exit with his hand.

   Sinónimosbeckongestureindicatenodsignalwave