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to move in
[phrase form: move]
01
to begin to live in a new house or work in a new office
Intransitive: to move in | to move in to a place
Examples
My roommate will move in next week when her lease is up.
02
(of trains) to enter or arrive at a station
Intransitive
Examples
As the commuter train moved in, passengers eagerly awaited their arrival at the station.
03
to intervene or take action in response to a situation, often to bring about a resolution or change
Intransitive
Examples
As the situation was escalating, she was busy moving in to manage the unfolding crisis.
04
to associate and spend time within a specific social set or community
Transitive: to move in a group or community
Examples
Having achieved success, he now moves in elite business circles.
05
to approach or advance someone or something from different directions, often with a threat or intention to take action
Intransitive
Examples
Tomorrow, the special forces will move in on the extremist group to neutralize the threat.
