mover

[moo-ver] /ˈmu vər/
noun
1.
a person or thing that moves.
2.
Often, movers. a person or company whose business is the moving of household effects or office equipment from one location to another.
3.
a powerful and influential person, as in politics or business.
4.
a person who is energetic and ambitious; go-getter.
Idioms
5.
movers and shakers, Informal. powerful and influential people, as in politics and business.
Origin
1350-1400; Middle English mevere. See move, -er1
Examples from the web for mover
  • Political correctness may have been a mover behind this process as well.
  • Until a motion is stated by the chairman, the mover may withdraw or modify it without asking consent of any one.
  • On-line buying cooperatives will make you a mover and shaker.
  • Renewable power grown in step with added railway prime mover consumption.
  • The need for a new kind of high-speed people mover seems obvious enough in theory.
  • When companies pursue joint ventures, one is often the prime mover.
  • Nicks stepped up as a chain-mover, converting seven first downs and consistently getting free on broken plays.
  • Hopefully, the new people mover will remedy the situation.
  • The correct image is that of a late middle-aged furniture mover.
  • If furniture is damaged during the move, the mover's insurance should cover it.
British Dictionary definitions for mover

mover

/ˈmuːvə/
noun
1.
(informal) a person, business, idea, etc, that is advancing or progressing
2.
a person who moves a proposal, as in a debate
3.
(US & Canadian) a removal firm or a person who works for one
Word Origin and History for mover
n.

late 14c., agent noun from move (v.). Originally of God. Meaning "one who moves goods as a profession" is from 1838.

Idioms and Phrases with mover

mover

In addition to the idiom beginning with mover also see: prime mover