move in

Take up residence

To move in is to begin occupying a residence: We move in next week.

The phrase implies bringing belongings and establishing yourself somewhere new.

To move in on something is to approach aggressively, often to take control or seize an opportunity: Competitors moved in on their market share.

To move in with someone is to become their housemate or live-in partner.

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arrive · settle · cohabitate · reside · tenancy · shack up · unloading · first night · come · rental agreement · neighbors · live · boxes · address · change of address · comfort · nest · keys

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residence/habitation

move inmove out

Leave one's dwelling

vacate · leave · move away · depart · evacuate

spatial movement

move inmove out

Leave one's dwelling

move away · retreat · withdraw · pull back · move back

permanence of stay

move instay over

Sleep at another's place

crash · pass through · sojourn · visit · drop by

Family

move, in, remove, movie, motion, movement, mobile, commotion, movable

Familiarity
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G