move into

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Definition

Verb (transitive) 1. To enter, to go into: To pass from an outer area to the inner area of a space or to begin to be in a place. * The primary meaning is to physically transition from outside to inside a bounded space or location.

Usage Examples
  • Verb:
    • The soldiers prepared to move into the city. (The soldiers got ready to go from outside the city to inside it.)
    • We will move into our new apartment next week. (We will begin to occupy and live in our new apartment.)
    • The cat slowly moved into the warm sunlight. (The cat transitioned its position to be within the patch of sunlight.)
Advanced Usage
  • Metaphorical Entry: Can describe beginning to occupy a new state, condition, or field of activity.
    • The company plans to move into the Asian market next year. (The company plans to begin operating and competing in the Asian market.)
    • After his injury, he moved into a coaching role. (He transitioned from being a player to occupying the position of a coach.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Move in (phrasal verb): Often used synonymously, especially regarding beginning to occupy a residence.
    • They signed the lease and moved in on Friday.
  • Enter (verb): A direct synonym for the core physical action.
  • Invade (verb): To enter by force, often with hostile intent.
  • Access (verb): To gain entry to, often implying the right or ability to enter.
Synonyms
  • Enter
  • Go into
  • Come into
  • Step into
  • Penetrate (forcibly or deeply)
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Move in on: To advance toward someone or something, often with a threatening or competitive intent.
    • The competitor is moving in on our key clients.
  • Settle into: To become comfortable in a new place or routine.
    • It took a month to settle into the new job.
Related Idioms
  • Move into high gear: To begin operating at maximum speed or efficiency.
    • The project will move into high gear after the funding is approved.
  • Move into the spotlight: To become the center of public attention.
    • The young actor quickly moved into the spotlight after his first major film.
Verb
  1. to come or go into
    • the boat entered an area of shallow marshes

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