move-out

[ moov-out ]

noun

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

   With so many business move-outs, the local economy is suffering.

move out

verb

1. adverb to vacate a residence, place of business, etc, or help (someone) to do this

Word History and Origins

Origin of move-out¹

Noun use of verb phrase move out

Example Sentences

When move-out day arrived, the company sent employees to guard the front of the building and ensure that anyone who left did not return.

From Los Angeles Times

Those who still need help after their move-out deadline must reapply.

From Washington Times

Those who still need help after their move-out deadline must reapply.

From Seattle Times

Extending the lease beyond March 19, the original move-out date, was a major error on Jovanovic’s part; it allowed Airbnb to turn its back on the dispute.

From Seattle Times

In an email on May 31, 2022, more than a month after her move-out date, Hirschhorn wrote to Jovanovic: “Your actions and alleged repairs are made knowing that of my disability requiring accommodation, I believe it was made to harass and scare me.”

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• abandon
• annul
• depart
• dissolve
• empty
• evacuate
• give up
• quash
• quit
• relinquish
• renounce
• rescind
• reverse
• revoke
• void
• withdraw