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Definition

To take action.

To depart from a place; to set off.

To initiate a conversation or perform an action intended to engage the willing attention of a person in whom one has a romantic or sexual interest; to approach someone of romantic or sexual appeal in hopes of escalating to a romantic or sexual encounter or relationship.

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In Context

  • "He swallowed hard on his tea. —Well, ah must be making a move. Thanks again."
  • "“We'll give you a lift, darling,” Lady Genevieve said languidly, rising. “It's time we made a move.”"
  • ""Do you want to stay for another or shall we make a move?" He looks at his watch. "Yeah, let's go.""
  • "“Should we make a move?” she asked over the music. “We could find a place to dance. or we could go back to our place.”"
  • "[T]he video how-to site Howcast . . . breaks from its more staid counterparts, such as Expert Village and eHow, by injecting a necessary dose of humor. Come here to learn "how to make a move on a girl while watching a movie on a couch"."
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Related Idioms

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make quick work of

To accomplish a specified task easily and quickly.

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make head or tail of

To understand even minimally.

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make an exhibition of oneself

To embarrass oneself or others in public by behaving foolishly.

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make good

To achieve substantial success in life, often in business.

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make someone's teeth itch

To bother or unsettle a person; to put someone on edge.
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