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

Recent Examples on the Web In terms of pure numbers, San Antonio got the nod, with just shy of 22,000 people moving in last year. Chris Morris, Fortune, 16 May 2024 Police moved in shortly after and took the suspect into custody. Mona Darwish, Orange County Register, 16 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for move in 

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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 29 May. 2024.

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