Also: move into. (also preposition) to occupy or take possession of (a new residence, place of business, etc) or help (someone) to do this
informal to creep close (to), as in preparing to capture
informal to try to gain power or influence (over) or interfere (with)
Begin to occupy a residence or working place, as in We are scheduled to move in next month , or Helen is moving in with her sister . [Late 1800s]
move in on . Intrude on; also, try to take over or get control of. For example, Their sales force is moving in on our territory , or The police moved in on the gang . [Mid-1900s]
Noun use of verb phrase move in
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Another prospective tenant claimed building managers flagged to him the issue on the day of the failed move-in.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
“I just wanted something super move-in ready where I didn’t have to touch anything once I got in there.”
From MarketWatch • Apr. 24, 2026
And those who do move forward take a “fast-track” option: Houses that are tens of thousands of dollars but are move-in ready.
From Slate • Feb. 1, 2026
In return, the school rewards those early-decision commits with perks such as priority registration for housing and fall courses, parking near their dorm and early move-in.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 21, 2025
The sheer ruthlessness of the Throg move-in left him momentarily weak.
From Storm Over Warlock by Norton, Andre
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