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

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Black and White took a bold move in only including brand-new Pokémon before the credits rolled, and Black and White 2 took just as bold a step in being an actual sequel to a game before it, something that complemented and built upon the fantastic base that Black and White built. Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025 Appropriate for: Ages 6+ Perfect for: Parents who grew up on Olsen twins movies and kids who love a good twin switcheroo 'The War on Grandpa' In this 2020 film, a little boy reluctantly gives up his bedroom when his grandfather (Robert De Niro) moves in—but not without a fight! Kara Nesvig, Parents, 12 Mar. 2025 His latest actions are simply the latest move in an anti-Department of Education crusade a century in the making. Austin Steelman / Made By History, TIME, 12 Mar. 2025 In this instance, a photographer snapped a picture while the plane was being moved in nighttime secrecy. Ramsey Qubein, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for move in

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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“Move in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/move%20in. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.

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