move-in

[ moov-in ]

nounInformal.
  1. an act or instance of occupying a living or working place: The offices will be ready for move-in soon.

Origin of move-in

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Noun use of verb phrase move in

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How to use move-in in a sentence

British Dictionary definitions for move in

move in

verb(mainly adverb)
  1. Also: (when preposition) move into (also preposition) to occupy or take possession of (a new residence, place of business, etc) or help (someone) to do this

  2. (intr often foll by on) informal to creep close (to), as in preparing to capture

  1. (intr often foll by on) informal to try to gain power or influence (over) or interfere (with)

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Other Idioms and Phrases with move-in

move-in

Begin to occupy a residence or working place, as in We are scheduled to move in next month, or Helen is moving in with her sister. [Late 1800s]

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