move in

verb

moved in; moving in; moves in

intransitive verb

: to occupy a dwelling or place of work
Phrases
move in on
: to make advances or aggressive movements toward

Examples of move in in a Sentence

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Cored players might not necessarily suit up for the franchise that applied the designation, but cored players can only then be moved in sign-and-trade agreements. Sabreena Merchant, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025 This has angered villagers, who fear for their safety, and led to protests in the Golan Heights areas where Israeli forces have moved in. Hadeel Al-Shalchi, NPR, 23 Jan. 2025 City Council member Malcolm Graham said in December the legislature needs to move in the first quarter of 2025 to allow time for clearing other procedural requirements and putting together an effective campaign for the referendum. Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 23 Jan. 2025 Israeli forces moved in shortly after Trump rescinded sanctions against Jewish extremists and settlers accused of violence against Palestinians. Jonathan Wolfe, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for move in 

Word History

First Known Use

1850, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of move in was in 1850

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“Move in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/move%20in. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.

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