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move-in
[moov-in]
noun
an act or instance of occupying a living or working place.
The offices will be ready for move-in soon.
move in
verb
Also: move into.(also preposition) to occupy or take possession of (a new residence, place of business, etc) or help (someone) to do this
informalto creep close (to), as in preparing to capture
informalto try to gain power or influence (over) or interfere (with)
Word History and Origins
Origin of move-in1
Idioms and Phrases
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]
move in on . Intrude on; also, try to take over or get control of. For example, Their sales force is moving in on our territory , or The police moved in on the gang . [Mid-1900s]
Example Sentences
She had saved enough money to pay move-in costs and buy equipment for a home business offering eyelash services.
“We’re noticing that nowadays, people would rather live in an outdated home with a 3% rate than take on a 7% rate for a move-in ready home,” he said.
On move-in day, he and Adams exchanged thoughts on what brought them together and what might come of it.
Rent prices were set between 30% and 50% of tenants’ monthly income at move-in.
These were the details I self-medicated with during the lead-up to freshman move-in day.
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