move in

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Definition

  1. Verb (intransitive):

    • To begin occupying a new residence or place of work: To take up residence or start operating in a new house, apartment, or office.
    • To approach or arrive at a location, especially in a purposeful or encroaching manner: To advance into or toward an area, often implying a crowd, force, or group taking position.

  2. Verb (transitive):

    • To cause someone or something to begin occupying a new residence or place: To help or arrange for someone to settle into a new home or office.
Usage and Examples

  • Intransitive Verb (Occupying a new space):

    • "We will move in next weekend after we get the keys." (We will begin living in the new house next weekend.)
    • "The new company is scheduled to move in on the first of the month." (The new company will start operating from that office on the first.)

  • Intransitive Verb (Advancing into an area):

    • "The police told the crowd not to move in any closer." (The police instructed the crowd not to advance closer.)
    • "As the storm approached, dark clouds began to move in from the west." (Dark clouds began to arrive and cover the sky from the west.)

  • Transitive Verb (Helping someone to occupy):

    • "We helped our daughter move in to her college dormitory." (We helped her settle into her dorm room.)
Advanced Usage and Nuances
  • "move in on": To advance toward someone or something, often with hostile intent or to take control.
    • "The competitor is trying to move in on our market share." (The competitor is trying to take a part of our business territory.)
    • "He saw another guy moving in on his date at the party." (He saw another man approaching his date with romantic interest.)
Variants and Related Words

  • Move-in (noun): The act or process of moving into a new place. Often used as a modifier.

    • "Our move-in date is June 15th." (The date we start occupying the new place is June 15th.)
    • "The apartment comes with a move-in special." (The apartment has a promotional offer for new tenants.)

  • Mover (noun): A person or company that helps people move their possessions.

  • Movement (noun): The act or process of moving.
Synonyms
  • Take up residence: To begin living somewhere.
  • Settle in: To arrange oneself comfortably in a new place.
  • Occupy: To reside or have one's place of business in a building.
  • Advance: To move forward.
Related Phrasal Verbs

  • Move out: To leave a residence or place permanently.

    • "Their lease ended, so they had to move out." (They had to leave the apartment when their rental agreement finished.)

  • Move over: To change position to make space for someone else.

    • "Could you move over so I can sit down?" (Could you shift your position to create space for me?)
Related Idioms
  • Move in the same circles: To socialize within the same group of people.
    • "They move in the same circles, so they see each other often at events." (They frequent the same social groups and events.)
Verb
  1. move into a new house or office
  2. of trains; move into (a station)
    • The bullet train drew into Tokyo Station
  3. occupy a place
    • The crowds are moving in

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