the action or process of moving or being moved

the laws of planetary motion

a cushioned shoe that doesn't restrict motion

a formal proposal put to a legislature or committee

opposition parties tabled a no-confidence motion

an evacuation of the bowels

73% of the patients had fewer than three bowel motions a day

her mother put on her nappy for her to pass a motion

direct or command (someone) with a movement of the hand or head

he motioned Dennis to a plush chair

he motioned the young officer to sit down

propose for discussion and resolution at a meeting or legislative assembly

a resolution, motioned by Adam Tyler, proposed that members without a CCL could still belong to the association

Councillor Byrne motioned that the committee call on the area manager to install street lighting