move-in
noun
an act or instance of occupying a living or working place.
move-in
American
[moov-in]
/ ˈmuvˌɪn /
noun
Informal.
move in
British
verb
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Also: move into. (also preposition) to occupy or take possession of (a new residence, place of business, etc) or help (someone) to do this
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informal to creep close (to), as in preparing to capture
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informal to try to gain power or influence (over) or interfere (with)
move in
Idioms
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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]
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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]
Etymology
Origin of move-in
Noun use of verb phrase move in
Example Sentences
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Many homes in the core downtown area had appreciated significantly in the five years between being announced and finally being move-in ready, the agents said.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 10, 2026
The time it takes to verify that a tenant’s income meets the tax credit’s requirements and prep units for move-in played a role in the struggle to fill vacant units built with the federal subsidy.
From Salon ● Jul. 4, 2026
Another prospective tenant claimed building managers flagged to him the issue on the day of the failed move-in.
From BBC ● Jun. 9, 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
The sheer ruthlessness of the Throg move-in left him momentarily weak.
From Storm Over Warlock by Andre Norton
Officers monitor suspects from above, then their colleagues are directed to move in on foot to make seizures and arrests.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
Based on available market signals, this appears to be the main factor behind the move in recent weeks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
Oracle’s stock has been known to move in step with the ups and downs of OpenAI’s news cycle — and that drove it to its fifth straight drop on Tuesday.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 15, 2026
And in June, in an unprecedented move in Latin America, a Brazilian court tightened regulations on digital platforms regarding their role in spreading disinformation and hate speech.
From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026
I tug on it now, and frown, thinking about the people who’ll move in next.
From "Zara’s Rules for Record-Breaking Fun" by Hena Khan
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