Usage of "make a motion"

Catalan

presentar una moció

Spanish

someter

Propose formally; in a debate or parliamentary meeting.

move

presentar una moció

Synonyms

Examples for "move"

move

Examples for "move"

However, the move could indeed be to protect the local poultry industry. 
 The South African 

The best way to move forward is to simply stay on course. 
 Disciple of the dog 

Government officials said the move was to capitalise on favourable market conditions. 
 Reuters 

Britain's move follows months of diplomatic threats against the Red Sea state. 
 Reuters 

He said the move threatened freedom of speech, belief and open debate. 
 Radio NZ 

Usage of make a motion in English

She was relieved to see Miss Phillips make a motion to go. 
 The Girl Scouts' Good Turn 

Desiree, on the contrary, did not say a word or make a motion. 
 Fromont and Risler — Volume 3 

The Chairman: I think it would be better for someone to make a motion. 
 Northern Nut Growers Association, Report of the Proceedings at t... 

The Speaker ruled that he must first make a motion. 
 Jefferson and His Colleagues: A Chronicle of the Virginia Dynast... 

I saw your hand make a motion at your pocket. 
 The Drummer Boy 

If any one will make a motion, it will be in order, added the chairman. 
 Breaking Away; or, The Fortunes of a Student 

Ellen never looked at him, and did not make a motion as if she heard. 
 The Portion of Labor 

Will some one make a motion to that effect? 
 The Wrong Woman 

I've already gone back and visited and we'll be ready to make a motion for bail. 
 The reversal 

Mrs. Burrell said she would get the knives and forks herself if anybody would make a motion. 
 The Second Chance 

I would like to make a motion. 
 The City of Fire 

I was thinking, if I had a camera, I could make a motion picture of that cheese. 
 The Pony Rider Boys in New Mexico; Or, The End of the Silver Tra... 

I shall feel it my duty, at some future time, to make a motion to that effect. 
 A Report of the Debates and Proceedings in the Secret Sessions o... 

I dasen't make a motion, as I wur afeard it mout tempt the varmint to attackt me. 
 The Hunters' Feast: Conversations Around the Camp Fire 

Now don't make a motion-ora sound. 
 The Snowshoe Trail 

I would like to make a motion, if the Executive Committee finds it feasible, that this be done. 
 Northern Nut Growers Association Report of the Proceedings at th... 