motions

1. the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signalsSynonyms: gesture, motion

2. a natural event that involves a change in the position or location of somethingSynonyms: motion, movement

3. a change of position that does not entail a change of locationExamples: "the reflex motion of his eyebrows revealed his surprise"; "movement is a sign of life"; "an impatient move of his hand"Synonyms: motility, motion, move, movement

4. a state of changeExamples: "they were in a state of steady motion"Synonyms: motionAntonyms: motionlessness

5. a formal proposal for action made to a deliberative assembly for discussion and voteExamples: "he made a motion to adjourn"; "she called for the question"Synonyms: motion, question

6. the act of changing location from one place to anotherExamples: "police controlled the motion of the crowd"; "the movement of people from the farms to the cities"; "his move put him directly in my path"Synonyms: motion, move, movement