move, motion, change, confusion, shift, shake
動 centers on physical or figurative movement: shifting, shaking, changing, or stirring into action. The sense of confusion arises from things being set in motion and unsettled.
video (esp. digital); video clip; clip
activity (of a person, organization, animal, volcano, etc.); action; operation
action; conduct; behaviour; behavior; mobilization; mobilisation
movement; transfer; migration; removal; travel
to move; to stir; to shift; to shake; to swing
exercise; physical training; workout; sports; athletics
animal
automatic
movement; move; motion
car; automobile; motorcar; motor vehicle; auto
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
to move; to shift; to stir; to budge; to change position
startup; booting up; activation; starting (e.g. engine, computer); launch
movement (of the body); action; motion; gesture
riot; rebellion; turmoil; strife
real estate
motion
electrically powered; electric
maneuver (usu. of military force); manoeuvre
putting into operation
motive; incentive
change; fluctuation
oscillation; vibration; swing (e.g. of a pendulum)
operating together; working together; being linked (to); being tied (to); being connected (with); interlocking
動 combines 重 (heavy) and 力 (strength), suggesting the effort needed to move something heavy. This is a standard phono-semantic analysis, with 重 likely contributing the sound.
Heavy 重 things require strength 力 to move. Picture straining to push a heavy object, setting it in motion.
For ドウ, imagine a heavy door that you must push with all your strength to move: door -> ドウ, and the heavy door finally shifts.