muːv ɪn
neutral
beginner
- Base verb:
- move
- Particle:
- in
- Separable:
- No
What does "move in" mean?
- To begin living in a new home
- To approach or advance closer
Examples
- We're moving in next weekend.
- The new neighbours moved in yesterday.
- Police are moving in on the suspect.
- She moved in with her boyfriend.
- The company is moving in on our market share.
How to use it
'Move in with' means to start living with someone. 'Move in on' can mean approaching aggressively or encroaching on territory.
Similar expressions
settle in
occupy
approach
advance
Opposites
move out
leave
retreat
Related phrasal verbs
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