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 Then an ex-Dallas Cowboys linebacker moved in Now several months after Hadid and Banuelos relationship went public, the supermodel is opening up about her life in Texas in a recent interview with Allure. Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 May 2024 Animated black cutouts of the two singers dance across the screen throughout the middle of the video, moving in time with each singer's respective verses. Chris Barilla, Peoplemag, 3 May 2024 Turkey reportedly cut off all trade with Israel on Thursday, the latest move in the nation's protest against the war in Gaza. Anders Hagstrom, Fox News, 2 May 2024 Highs on Thursday and Friday are expected in the low 80s, dropping to 62 degrees on Saturday as a storm moves in and drops rain over the capital region. Savanna Smith, Sacramento Bee, 2 May 2024 Back in 2004, Gilead explained its decision by maintaining the medicines were not sufficiently different, but internal documents produced in court suggested the company made this move in order to maximize profits. Ed Silverman, STAT, 2 May 2024 Empty storefronts tell that story of six decades ago, when the nuclear missiles moved in. Sarah Matusek, The Christian Science Monitor, 2 May 2024 At Via Del Oro, residents will have access to private bathrooms and be able to move in with their partners and pets. Ethan Varian, The Mercury News, 1 May 2024 The defense-offense asymmetry is moving in the wrong direction. Lauren Goode, WIRED, 23 Apr. 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 8 May. 2024.

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