moves in on
Starts taking over
Moves in on means to approach aggressively, usually to take something for oneself.
A competitor moves in on your territory or market share.
Someone moves in on your romantic partner, attempting to steal their affection.
A predator moves in on prey.
The phrase suggests encroachment—closing distance with intent to claim or dominate.
- approachesWays of doing something
- closes inApproaches a target
- invadesEnters by force
- seizesTakes by force
- takes overAssumes another's position
intervenes · usurps · attaches · overtakes · trespasses · enters · occupies · asserts · annexes · invests · claims · commandeers · imposes · lays siege · bonds · engages · infiltrates · captures
moves in onbacks off
Withdraws from pressure
abandons · relinquishes · leaves alone · steps aside · vacates
moves in onbacks off
Withdraws from pressure
leaves alone · walks away from · releases · ignores · spares
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