Meaning of the word mover in English

What does mover mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

mover

US /ˈmuː.vɚ/
UK /ˈmuː.vər/

Noun

1.

a person or company that transports household goods or office equipment from one place to another

Example:
We hired a professional mover to help us relocate.
The movers carefully packed all our belongings.
2.

a person who initiates or promotes a particular development or course of action

Example:
She's a real shaker and mover in the business world.
He was a key mover behind the new policy.