motion · noun /ˈmoʊ.ʃən/
motion (MOVEMENT)
C2 U when or how something moves
Dictionary example:
The motion of the boat made him feel sick.
Learner example:
The motion of the air caused by the jet engines makes all the windows tremble and some of them break. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Polish)
motion (SUGGESTION)
C2 C a suggestion that you make in a formal meeting or court of law
Dictionary examples:
Someone proposed a motion to increase the membership fee.
The motion was accepted/rejected.
Learner example:
Nevertheless Mark and Paul maintained their ground and submit[t]ed motion after motion to the parl[ia]ment in order to be allowed to continue their work and use their techni[que] commercially. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; French)
go through the motions
C2 to do something because you are expected to do it and not because you want to
Dictionary example:
Lately he seems to just go through the motions and doesn't enjoy the job at all.
Learner example:
She went through the motions of every-day-life without enthusiasm. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; German)
