In intransitive terms the difference between play and move
is that
play is to move gaily; to disport while
move is (
to change residence) To change residence; to remove, as from one house, town, or state, to another; to go and live at another place. See also move out and move in.
In transitive terms the difference between play and move
is that
play is to keep in play, as a hooked fish, in order to land it while
move is to propose; to recommend; specifically, to propose formally for consideration and determination, in a deliberative assembly; to submit, as a resolution to be adopted; as, to move to adjourn.
In transitive ergative terms the difference between play and move
is that
play is to use a device to watch or listen to the indicated recording while
move is to cause to change place or posture in any manner; to set in motion; to carry, convey, draw, or push from one place to another; to impel; to stir.