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词组 put (something) in motion
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put (something) in motion

put (something) in motion

To act to cause something to begin. The senator from New Hampshire put the legislation in motion. We've been planning the details for months, but it's ultimately up to the boss to put the project in motion.
See also: motion, put
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

put/set something in ˈmotion

(also set the wheels in ˈmotion) do what is necessary to make a start on a project, plan, meeting, etc: The Government wants to put the new reforms in motion before the election. It will be many years before we see any results, but at least we know that the wheels are in motion.
This expression refers to starting a large and complicated piece of machinery.
See also: motion, put, set, something
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • put/set something in motion
  • set (something) in motion
  • set in motion
  • put the wheels in motion
  • wheels in motion
  • set the wheels in motion
  • make as if to (do something)
  • make as if to do
  • make as if to do something
  • get the ball rolling
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  • think twice, to
  • think up
  • think upon (someone or something)
  • think well of (someone or something)
  • think you own the place
  • thin on the ground
  • thin on top
  • thin out
  • thin section
  • thin-skinned
  • third
  • third degree
  • third degree, to give/get the
  • thirdhand
  • third person
  • third rail
  • third string
  • third time lucky
  • third time pays for all
  • third time's a charm
  • third time's the charm
  • third wheel
  • third world
  • thirst
  • thirst after (something)

 

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