move-in

[moov-in]

noun

Informal.

1. an act or instance of occupying a living or working place.

   The offices will be ready for move-in soon.

move in

verb

1. Also: move into. (also preposition) to occupy or take possession of (a new residence, place of business, etc) or help (someone) to do this

2. informal,  to creep close (to), as in preparing to capture

3. informal,  to try to gain power or influence (over) or interfere (with)

Word History and Origins

Origin of move-in¹

Noun use of verb phrase move in

Idioms and Phrases

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]

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