move in

verb

moved in; moving in; moves in

intransitive verb

: to occupy a dwelling or place of work

see also:

move in on

Examples of move in in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The move in the key benchmark could mean higher costs for Americans who want to buy a home, finance a car or take out other loans. — John Towfighi, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2026

Madeleine and Erica Zetterquist, two sisters in their twenties from California, bought a house in 2023, and Erica’s then boyfriend moved in with them. — Kelly Marie Coyne, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2026

Although still operating in the red, REI is moving in the right direction under the leadership of its trailblazing CEO, whose leadership style is centered around people. — Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026

The Fed almost never hikes or cuts just once but rather moves in cycles, as policymakers view incremental one-off moves as ineffective. — Jeff Cox, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1850, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for move in

• unproven
• proven