mover

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mov|er /m'uːvər/ (movers)
1 [N-COUNT] adj N
If you describe a person or animal as a particular kind of mover, you mean that they move at that speed or in that way.
We found him a nice horse-a good mover who could gallop.
see also prime mover
2 [N-COUNT] usu pl
Movers are people whose job is to move furniture or equipment from one building to another. (mainly AM; in BRIT, usually use removal men)
3 [PHRASE] usu with supp
The movers and shakers in a place or area of activity are the people who have most power or influence.
It is the movers and shakers of the record industry who will decide which bands make it.peo|ple mov|er (people movers)
also people-mover
[N-COUNT]
A people mover is the same as a people carrier.prime mov|er (prime movers)
[N-COUNT] usu N behind/in n
The prime mover behind a plan, idea, or situation is someone who has an important influence in starting it.
He was the prime mover behind the coup...
= driving force

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