move in

verb

moved in; moving in; moves in

intransitive verb

: to occupy a dwelling or place of work
see also:
move in on

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The best thing Balogun can do now is re-find his form from last spring and the summer, and try to earn a move in January or next summer. — Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026 Dado Ruvic | Reuters Bitcoin headed for its third straight winning week, as traders searched for refuge amid volatile moves in equities, currencies and bond markets. — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026 Nearly three-quarters of Americans, 72%, said couples should discuss finances before getting married or moving in together. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026 School performance grades moved in a positive direction, too. — Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for move in

Word History

First Known Use

1850, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of move in was in 1850

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move house
move in
move in for the kill
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“Move in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/move%20in. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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