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View synonyms for move-in

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)
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of move-in1

Noun use of verb phrase move in
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Example Sentences

These were the details I self-medicated with during the lead-up to freshman move-in day.

From Salon

Metal Works, on Dalby Avenue close to Bedminster train station, was commissioned four years ago to help address the shortage of student accommodation in Bristol, and legally binding contracts mean the move-in date cannot be changed.

From BBC

This home is listed and move-in ready.

And as downtown apartment landlords hustle to get their buildings leased they can be generous with move-in incentives, such as periods of free rent and moving allowances for signing a lease.

If so, you might remember classmates who constructed move-in ready mini kingdoms kitted out with gingham curtains, clothespin people and actual pieces of spaghetti.

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