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motions

Prononciation : [ˈmoʊʃənz]

Mot

Contexte : « movement »

(noun) motions are things you do when you move your body. It's like waving your hand or walking across the room. When you do something physical, you're making motions.

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She made joyful motions with her arms while dancing.

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He stayed still instead of making any motions to join the fun.

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What kind of motions do you make when you're excited?

Contexte : « legal »

(noun) in a legal context, a motion is a request made to a judge or a court to do something specific. It's like asking for permission to change something in a case or to take a certain action.

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The lawyer filed a motion to dismiss the case, hoping the judge would agree.

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The judge rejected their motion for a new trial because there wasn't enough evidence.

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What was the motion that the lawyer proposed during the hearing?

Contexte : « signal »

(verb) to motion means to use your hand or body to give a signal or direction to someone else. It's like when you wave to someone to come over or point to show them where to go.

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He motioned for his friend to join him at the table.

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She didn't motion for anyone to follow her, so they stayed where they were.

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Did you motion for anybody to help you?

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