move in
The phrase 'move in' is commonly used to describe the act of starting to live in a new place or taking control of a situation.
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Definition
A2Housing
(general)To begin residing in a new home.
Example
- They decided to move in together after dating for two years.
- We moved in last weekend and are still unpacking.
B1Workplace
(general)To start working in a new office or workspace.
Example
- The company will move in to the new building next month.
- After the renovation, we moved in and set up our desks.
B2Law Enforcement
(formal)To approach and take control of a situation or location.
Example
- The police moved in to disperse the crowd.
- When the negotiations failed, the troops moved in to secure the area.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "move in":
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