move-in
noun
an act or instance of occupying a living or working place.
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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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“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
And those who do move forward take a “fast-track” option: Houses that are tens of thousands of dollars but are move-in ready.
From Slate • Feb. 1, 2026
In return, the school rewards those early-decision commits with perks such as priority registration for housing and fall courses, parking near their dorm and early move-in.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 21, 2025
She had saved enough money to pay move-in costs and buy equipment for a home business offering eyelash services.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2025
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
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