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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
Example
My roommate will move in next week when her lease is up.
Once the construction is finished, the team can move in to the new studio.
She 's looking forward to move in to her new home after the wedding.
02
(of trains) to enter or arrive at a station
Intransitive
Example
As the commuter train moved in, passengers eagerly awaited their arrival at the station.
Yesterday, the high-speed train moved in right on schedule.
She has observed how technology has influenced the way trains move in.
03
to intervene or take action in response to a situation, often to bring about a resolution or change
Intransitive
Example
As the situation was escalating, she was busy moving in to manage the unfolding crisis.
Specialists often move in to address critical issues as part of their duties.
The crisis management team had to move in to deal with the emergency situation.
04
to associate and spend time within a specific social set or community
Transitive: to move in a group or community
Example
Having achieved success, he now moves in elite business circles.
She only moves in influential social groups.
As their careers progressed, they naturally moved in different social groups.
05
to approach or advance someone or something from different directions, often with a threat or intention to take action
Intransitive
Example
Tomorrow, the special forces will move in on the extremist group to neutralize the threat.
The wolves moved in, surrounding their prey.
They need to move in swiftly to apprehend the suspects as they move in on the criminal network.
