The meaning of Moot

verb

Move forwards in a purposeful way.

Usage examples:

He advanced towards the dispatch box

noun

A forward movement.

Usage examples:

The rebels' advance on madrid was well under way

adjective

Done, sent, or supplied beforehand.

Usage examples:

Advance notice

noun

The invisible gaseous substance surrounding the earth, a mixture mainly of oxygen and nitrogen.

Usage examples:

The surface tension of water is increased, and even the density of air surrounding the earth ebbs a…

verb

Express (an opinion or grievance) publicly.

Usage examples:

A meeting in which long-standing grievances were aired

adjective

Able to be argued or asserted.

Usage examples:

It was arguable that the bank had no authority to honour the cheques

adjective

Possible to give reasons for and against; debatable

Usage examples:

It’s arguable that another route would be just as bad.

phrasal verb

Raise from a lower to a higher position

phrasal verb

To care for a child until it is an adult

Usage examples:

An aunt brought him up., he was brought up on jazz (= experienced it a lot as a child)., i hate to …

phrasal verb

To start to talk about a particular subject

Usage examples:

Nobody was willing to bring up the subject of pay at the meeting.

verb

Raise (a difficult subject) for discussion.

Usage examples:

He broached the subject he had been avoiding all evening

noun

A sudden and unwelcome veering of a ship that causes it to broach.

Usage examples:

The helmsman was forced to use the engines in conjunction with the wheel to prevent a broach

verb

To begin a discussion of something difficult

Usage examples:

He hopes they will sponsor the poetry event, but he hasn’t broached the subject with them yet.

adjective

A contestable statement, claim, legal decision, etc. is one that is possible to argue about or try to have changed because it may be wrong

Usage examples:

What really happened was, and remains to this day, obscure and contestable.

adjective

Open to discussion or argument.

Usage examples:

It is debatable whether the country is coming out of recession

adjective

Not clear, not certain, or not fixed; possibly not true

Usage examples:

It’s debatable whether he could get a fair trial here.

adjective

Not established as a fact, and so open to question or debate.

Usage examples:

Whether it can be described as art criticism may be disputable

adjective

Not certain

Usage examples:

People say that they produce the best athletes in the world, but i think that's disputable.

adjective

Feeling uncertain about something.

Usage examples:

He looked doubtful, but gave a nod

adjective

Uncertain or unlikely

Usage examples:

[ + (that) clause ] it was doubtful (that) the money would ever be found., she gave me a long, doub…

adjective

Used to describe debts or accounts that are unlikely to be paid

Usage examples:

The company has established an allowance for doubtful accounts based on the credit risk of specific…

verb

Bring (something, especially a product, measure, or concept) into use or operation for the first time.

Usage examples:

Various new taxes were introduced

verb

To arrange for you to meet and learn the name of another person

Usage examples:

I’d like to introduce you to my friend, sally., george, i’d like to introduce my friend, sally., it…

verb

To make goods or services available to be bought for the first time

Usage examples:

The company plans to introduce 45 new models over the next five years., the product range is being …

verb

Refer to (something) briefly and without going into detail.

Usage examples:

I haven't mentioned it to william yet

noun

A reference to someone or something.

Usage examples:

Their eyes light up at a mention of sartre

verb

To speak about someone or something, esp. briefly and without giving much detail

Usage examples:

[ + (that) clause ] has he mentioned (that) he’s leaving his job?, i promised never to mention her …

adjective

Allowing access, passage, or a view through an empty space; not closed or blocked.

Usage examples:

He climbed through the open window

verb

Move (a door or window) so as to leave a space allowing access and vision.

Usage examples:

She opened the door and went in

noun

Make or become formally ready for customers, visitors, or business.

Usage examples:

She raised $731 by opening her home and selling coffee and tea

adjective

In a particular place.

Usage examples:

A doctor must be present at the ringside

noun

The period of time now occurring.

Usage examples:

They are happy and at peace, refusing to think beyond the present

verb

Give or award formally or ceremonially.

Usage examples:

The duke presented certificates to the men

adjective

Constituting or presenting a problem.

Usage examples:

The situation was problematic for teachers

noun

A thing that constitutes a problem.

Usage examples:

The problematics of artificial intelligence

adjective

Causing difficulty, or hard to deal with

Usage examples:

Social interactions are really problematic with a lot of children.

adjective

Involving or constituting a problem.

Usage examples:

The weighting of votes was particularly problematical

adjective

Causing difficulty, or hard to deal with

Usage examples:

Social interactions are really problematic with a lot of children.

verb

Put forward (a plan or suggestion) for consideration by others.

Usage examples:

He proposed a new nine-point peace plan

verb

To suggest or state (a possible plan or action) for consideration

Usage examples:

[ + to infinitive ] she proposed to keep the schools open all summer., [ + that clause ] it has oft…

verb

To give someone a plan or idea to consider

Usage examples:

She proposed a tax reform designed to make basic insurance more affordable., propose to do sth he i…

verb

Put forward (an idea or theory) for consideration by others.

Usage examples:

He began to propound the idea of a ‘social monarchy’ as an alternative to franco

verb

To suggest a theory, belief, or opinion for other people to consider

Usage examples:

It was ptolemy who propounded the theory that the earth was at the centre of the universe.

adjective

Doubtful as regards truth or validity.

Usage examples:

It is questionable whether any of these exceptions is genuine

verb

Lift or move to a higher position or level.

Usage examples:

She raised both arms above her head

noun

An increase in salary.

Usage examples:

He wants a raise and some perks

verb

Move upwards

verb

Accept or yield to a superior force or to the authority or will of another person.

Usage examples:

The original settlers were forced to submit to bulgarian rule

verb

Yield to the control of another

verb

Put forward for consideration.

Usage examples:

I suggest that we wait a day or two

verb

To mention an idea, possible plan, or action for other people to consider

Usage examples:

They were wondering where to hold the office party and i suggested the italian restaurant on main s…

verb

Cause air to enter and circulate freely in (a room, building, etc.).

Usage examples:

Ventilate the greenhouse well

verb

To cause fresh air to enter and move around an enclosed space

Usage examples:

Public buildings must be safe, clean, well lighted, and properly ventilated.