mv (Move)

Explanation

The mv command is used to move files and directories from one location to another. It is also the standard command for renaming files and directories in Linux.

Basic Syntax

mv [OPTION]... SOURCE DEST
mv [OPTION]... SOURCE... DIRECTORY

Common Flags and Options

Flag	Description
-i, --interactive	Prompt before overwrite.
-f, --force	Do not prompt before overwriting.
-v, --verbose	Explain what is being done.
-n, --no-clobber	Do not overwrite an existing file.

Real-world Examples

1. Rename a file:

   mv oldname.txt newname.txt

2. Move a file into a directory:

   mv file.txt /path/to/directory/

3. Move multiple files to a directory:

   mv file1.txt file2.txt /path/to/directory/