move-in

[ moov-in ]

noun

, Informal.

1. an act or instance of occupying a living or working place:

   The offices will be ready for move-in soon.

move in

verb

1. Alsowhen prepositionmove into also preposition to occupy or take possession of (a new residence, place of business, etc) or help (someone) to do this
2. informal.
   introften foll byon to creep close (to), as in preparing to capture
3. informal.
   introften foll byon to try to gain power or influence (over) or interfere (with)

Word History and Origins

Origin of move-in¹

Noun use of verb phrase move in

Example Sentences

The researchers used tiny light-emitting molecules to detect how these voltage sensors move in response to electrical signals.

From Science Daily

The cumulative total over the years does not necessarily refer to individual pensioners, who could move in and out of relative poverty over time depending on their personal circumstances.

From BBC

But if you look back in the data, you’ll see that most of the time more people say the country is moving in the wrong direction than think it’s moving in the right direction.

From Salon

After opposition protesters, many of them students, set up tents and barriers near Tbilisi State University, police moved in early on Tuesday to disperse them by force.

From BBC

When she left hospital she moved in with her grandmother because she couldn’t take care of herself.

From BBC

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