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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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
Ideally a rapid rehousing program that helped with move-in deposits and expenses, and temporary subsidies like those for veterans, would have a major impact.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 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
The sheer ruthlessness of the Throg move-in left him momentarily weak.
From Storm Over Warlock by Andre Norton
Production above 240 terajoules per day for 20 days in August shows Waitsia continues to move in the right direction, Macquarie says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026
It was a legitimate move, in terms of the racing guidelines, but he tried to back out of it as he saw he was not being left sufficient space, and the two cars collided.
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026
Not as many, but a significant number, see another move in 2027.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 12, 2026
Tubbs and his girlfriend had recently bought a condo on the street and planned to move in a week.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 11, 2026
I told Michael that we’d move in this afternoon, and I’m not going to go back on that.”
From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden
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