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  • move-out
    move-out
    noun
    an act or instance of vacating a living or working place.
  • move out
    move out
    verb
    (adverb) to vacate a residence, place of business, etc, or help (someone) to do this
Synonyms

move-out

American  
[moov-out] / ˈmuvˌaʊt /

noun

  1. an act or instance of vacating a living or working place.

    With so many business move-outs, the local economy is suffering.


move out British  

verb

  1. (adverb) to vacate a residence, place of business, etc, or help (someone) to do this

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of move-out

Noun use of verb phrase move out

Example Sentences

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The most important: agree on a move-out timeline before the child even steps back in the door.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 5, 2026

“And when he was ready to move out, she gave it to him as a move-out, first-home type gift, because she didn’t need it.”

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

It’s a temporary option that won’t cause property owners as much stress on move-out.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 9, 2023

“But on move-out day — or move-in day — when the bus comes, even the people that said they’re not going, when they see other people going, they jump on the bus.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2023

They offer move-out cleaning services that can save you a lot of time.

From Encyclopedia.com • Sep. 19, 2018

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