move-out
noun
an act or instance of vacating a living or working place.
move-out
American
[moov-out]
/ ˈmuvˌaʊt /
noun
move out
British
verb
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
Those who still need help after their move-out deadline must reapply.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 19, 2023
The tenants suing GHP Management “believe that many of defendants’ move-out charges were bogus,” according to the preliminary approval motion filed with the court on June 1.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 23, 2022
If you fail to make it clear in your letter that the point is to give notice to your landlord, then they could have a cause of action against you upon your move-out.
From Encyclopedia.com ● Mar. 31, 2018
Any new owner could have leverage of his own: Once the Angel Stadium lease expires, the owner would be free to move out of Anaheim.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
Paramount’s chief legal officer, Makan Delrahim, said Tuesday that a potential move out of state is on the table as it fights to close the $81 billion deal.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
Renovation is the cheaper route, but the problem then is where do the team play if they have to move out while building takes place?
From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026
While in the Hebrides, Margerison also filmed an angry encounter with an elderly couple in a supermarket after they complained that he had "loudly and rudely" asked them to move out of his way.
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026
I spot two boys on the sidewalk; everyone is trying to move out of their way.
From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi
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