Move facts for kids

The word move can mean many different things. It often describes changing position or going from one place to another. It can also refer to a specific action or a plan.

What Does 'Move' Mean?

The word "move" is used in many ways, both as a verb (an action word) and a noun (a thing or idea).

Moving Around

When something moves, it changes its place or position. Think of a car moving down the road or a person moving across a room. This is called Motion or Movement.

• A mover is a person or company that helps people move their belongings from one home to another.
• Moving can also mean the act of changing your home or office.

People and Animals Moving

People and animals often move over long distances.

• Migration is when animals move from one region to another, often with the seasons.
• Immigration is when people move into a new country to live there.
• Emigration is when people leave their home country to live in another.

'Move' in Games and Plans

In games like chess or checkers, a move is an action you take during your turn. It's a specific choice you make to change the game.

• In a broader sense, a "move" can be a planned action or a strategy to achieve something. For example, a company might make a "smart move" to improve its business.

'Move' in Technology

In the world of computers, "move" often means to change the location of a file or folder.

• The `mv` command in Unix-like computer systems is used to move or rename files.
• There's also a `Move` command in other computer shells, doing a similar job.
• In computer programming, `MOV` is a basic instruction that tells the computer to copy data from one place to another.

Groups and Brands Called 'Move'

Several organizations and products use "Move" in their names:

• Move.com is a website that helps people find homes and real estate.
• The Daihatsu Move is a type of small car made by the Japanese company Daihatsu.
• M.O.V.E. Inc. is a non-profit group in New York City that helps people.

'Move' in Music

The word "Move" is also popular in music:

• "Move" is the name of a song by the band Thousand Foot Krutch.
• m.o.v.e is a Japanese music group known for electronic music.
• The Move was a famous rock band from the 1960s. They also released an album called The Move.
• Move Records is a company that produces and sells music.

People Named Move

Sometimes, "Move" is part of a person's name.

• Daniil Move is a professional auto racing driver from Russia.