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]

Example Sentences

“We estimate the work will be completed in approximately three months. This work will not delay the move-in of county employees and will augment our understanding of seismic assessment work previously performed so that we are better able to quantify the cost of a seismic retrofit and make appropriate recommendations,” county officials wrote in a Sept. 2 letter to the Board of Supervisors.

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She had saved enough money to pay move-in costs and buy equipment for a home business offering eyelash services.

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“We’re noticing that nowadays, people would rather live in an outdated home with a 3% rate than take on a 7% rate for a move-in ready home,” he said.

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On move-in day, he and Adams exchanged thoughts on what brought them together and what might come of it.

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Rent prices were set between 30% and 50% of tenants’ monthly income at move-in.

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