propose a motion

/prəˈpoʊz ə ˈmoʊʃən/

verb phrase

  1. To formally suggest a motion for a group or assembly to discuss and usually vote on.

    B2

    transitive; formal meeting languageformal

    • "Maria proposed a motion to extend the meeting."B1
    • "During the meeting, she proposed a motion to change the company's policy."B2
    • "A member may propose a motion only after the previous matter has been resolved."C1

Common mistakes

  • propose for a motion→propose a motion

    Use propose directly with the object: propose a motion.

Collocations

propose a motionsecond a motiondebate a motionvote on a motionpass a motionpropose a motion for debatepropose a motion to amendpropose a motion to adjourn

Word family

proposalproposermotion