motion

Bewegung

Die Bewegung eines Gegenstands, dessen Position sich mit der Zeit verändert.

In einfachem Englisch: The movement of something as it changes its position over time.

• The train was still in motion.
• We studied the motion of the planets.
• The ball’s motion slowed as it rolled across the grass.

So benutzt man es: in motion (The wheels are already in motion.); set something in motion (The motor sets the belt in motion.)

Synonyme: movement

Gegenteile: rest

Häufige Wendungen: in motion, set in motion, constant motion

Bewegung, Geste

Eine einzelne Bewegung des Körpers oder einer Sache, oft klein oder kurz.

In einfachem Englisch: A movement of the body or something else, often small or brief.

• She made a slight motion with her hand.
• He opened the box with one quick motion.
• The dancer’s arm motions followed the music.

Synonyme: movement, gesture

Häufige Wendungen: a slight motion, hand motion, circular motion

Antrag

Ein Vorschlag, über den bei einer offiziellen Sitzung beraten und abgestimmt wird.

In einfachem Englisch: A proposal that people discuss and vote on at an official meeting.

• The motion passed.
• She put forward a motion to change the rules.
• Members voted against the motion after a long debate.

So benutzt man es: a motion to do something (The committee approved a motion to delay the vote.); a motion that… (She proposed a motion that the meeting be postponed.)

Synonyme: proposal

Häufige Wendungen: pass a motion, motion to adjourn, vote on a motion

winken, ein Zeichen geben

Jemandem durch eine Hand- oder Körperbewegung zeigen, was er tun soll.

In einfachem Englisch: To use a movement of your hand or body to tell someone what to do.

• She motioned me over.
• He motioned for the children to be quiet.
• The officer motioned the car through the gate.

So benutzt man es: motion for someone to do something (She motioned for us to sit down.); motion to someone to do something (He motioned to the driver to stop.); motion someone towards something (The guard motioned us towards the exit.)

Synonyme: gesture, signal, beckon

Häufige Wendungen: motion to someone, motion someone over, motion someone inside