Move and Operation

Move

Move noun - An action planned or taken to achieve a desired result.

Usage example: retiring early was a smart move

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Operation and move are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Operation" instead a noun "Move".

Nearby Words: moving, moved, movement, mover, movable

Operation noun - A specific task with which a person or group is charged.

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Move and operation are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Move" instead a noun "Operation".

special	special move	special operation
particular	particular move	particular operation
similar	similar move	similar operation
normal	normal move	normal operation
Other adjectives: complete, standard, single, offensive, simple, actual, real, big, dangerous, false, illegal, secret, risky, new, final, last, defensive.

Operation Spoon: The British, in light of the collapse of MacArthur's "legitimate" military government, move in and bloodlessly seize control of the Panama Canal Zone.

Source: Operation Blank
A major landing operation aimed at securing Normandy's beaches to allow the UDF to move into Europe.

Source: Film / Edge of Tomorrow
He even ends the briefing, and starts up the operation, with a smile and a simple "Your move."

Source: The Chessmaster / Examples Using Chess Metaphors

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