Mover and shaker: meaning, definitions and examples

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mover and shaker

 

[ ˈmuːvər ənd ˈʃeɪkər ]

Context #1

person in a position of power or influence

A mover and shaker is a person who is influential and powerful, often involved in making important decisions or having a significant impact on a particular industry or field.

Synonyms

bigwig, influential person, power player

Examples of usage

  • He's one of the city's top movers and shakers, always at the center of major events.
  • The conference was attended by many movers and shakers in the tech industry.

Translations

Translations of the word "mover and shaker" in other languages:

🇵🇹 influenciador

🇮🇳 प्रभावशाली व्यक्ति

🇩🇪 Macher

🇮🇩 orang berpengaruh

🇺🇦 впливова особа

🇵🇱 osoba wpływowa

🇯🇵 影響力のある人

🇫🇷 personne influente

🇪🇸 persona influyente

🇹🇷 etkili kişi

🇰🇷 영향력 있는 사람

🇸🇦 شخص مؤثر

🇨🇿 vlivná osoba

🇸🇰 vplyvná osoba

🇨🇳 有影响力的人

🇸🇮 vplivna oseba

🇮🇸 áhrifamaður

🇰🇿 әсерлі тұлға

🇬🇪 გავლენიანი პირი

🇦🇿 nüfuzlu şəxs

🇲🇽 persona influyente

Word origin

The phrase 'mover and shaker' originated in the early 20th century in the United States. It is often used to describe individuals who have the ability to influence and make things happen in various fields. The term emphasizes the dynamic and proactive nature of such individuals, highlighting their role in driving change and progress.