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
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
Our move-in took place in no furtive or clandestine fashion; our installation of ourselves in our semi-detached was performed well under the eye of the neighbouring public.
From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 159, July 14th, 1920 by Various
By studying how cells move in response to chemical signals, the team developed a model that successfully recreates the formation of hair follicle patterns in two mammalian species.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 11, 2026
"I actually love it, and living together has been good. There's so much to do in London," added midfielder Shea, who joined Fulham from Southampton in a £30m move in August.
From BBC ● Nov. 10, 2026
“You make an agreement like, ‘We will move in together and split costs 50-50,’ then you come up with an operating budget for the year.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 9, 2026
But McCoy, a relaxed, subtle guy who can move in and out of a room unnoticed, always looks under the hood.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 9, 2026
My friends and I move in different directions.
From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day
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