move in

Definition

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.
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

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

Khám phá thêm

Các từ liên quan

Từ đồng nghĩa

Từ trái nghĩa

Từ gần giống

Từ chứa "move in"