move-in
Americannoun
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)
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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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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
But before the operators had obtained a business license or move-in approval from the city, residents were being shuttled in, according to City Manager Oliver Chi.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 12, 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
“We’re noticing that nowadays, people would rather live in an outdated home with a 3% rate than take on a 7% rate for a move-in ready home,” he said.
From Salon • Apr. 5, 2025
The sheer ruthlessness of the Throg move-in left him momentarily weak.
From Storm Over Warlock by Norton, Andre
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