move the problem in English

Forms: moves the problem [present, singular, third-person], moving the problem [participle, present], moved the problem [participle, past], moved the problem [past] [Show additional information ▼] [Hide additional information ▲]

Head templates: {{en-verb|*}} move the problem (third-person singular simple present moves the problem, present participle moving the problem, simple past and past participle moved the problem)

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        "To solve a problem in a way that creates another problem, often of equal nature and severity."
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    {
      "form": "moves the problem",
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    },
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"move the problem" meaning in English

Verb