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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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
She told us that just before the scheduled August move-in date, Fringe told them the existing tenants had refused to leave and bailiffs were needed.
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
Certain homes in other markets are selling quickly, too, often when a home is move-in ready.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 23, 2026
The sheer ruthlessness of the Throg move-in left him momentarily weak.
From Storm Over Warlock by Norton, Andre
Treasurys, given both JGBs and Treasurys tend to move in tandem.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
Rather, it was accompaniment: feeding, sheltering, driving, watching, and warning so no one had to move in isolation.
From Slate ● Jul. 27, 2026
The change to business rates for some hospitality firms is the latest move in what Burnham hopes will provide "breathing space" for people and businesses.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
You’re not in this purchase to grind out a small gain with a minor move — you want a big gain on a monster move in VIX.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 23, 2026
My friends and I move in different directions.
From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day
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