move in

verb

moved in; moving in; moves in

intransitive verb

: to occupy a dwelling or place of work
Phrases
move in on
: to make advances or aggressive movements toward

Examples of move in in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In terms of pure numbers, San Antonio got the nod, with just shy of 22,000 people moving in last year. Chris Morris, Fortune, 16 May 2024 Police moved in shortly after and took the suspect into custody. Mona Darwish, Orange County Register, 16 May 2024 So when industrial solar projects move in next door, many farmers see the developers as a threat to their way of life — even as their neighbors eagerly sell their land or take lease payments. Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2024 When her father tries to beat some sense into her, Bona decides to move in with Gardo. Patrick Frater, Variety, 14 May 2024 Shortly after moving in, and on a day Michelle, 45, was home with only her two daughters, the visits begin. Matt Thompson, SPIN, 13 May 2024 After the senator moved in, in 2020, messages relayed on cellphones seized by investigators and included in court filings showed Ms. Menendez beckoning handymen to the house to trim trees, lay carpet, deliver a power washer and repair the garage door. Benjamin Weiser, New York Times, 12 May 2024 As of Thursday, the building was 45% leased and running a special of a free month of rent if residents move in before June. Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 11 May 2024 Before the storms and rain move in, the heat index values across much of North Texas will top 100 degrees. Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 May 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1850, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of move in was in 1850

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Cite this Entry

“Move in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/move%20in. Accessed 23 May. 2024.

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