move in
Start living in a new house or flat, or get closer to something, ready to act.
Meanings
To begin living in a new home or place of residence.
"We're moving in next Saturday — do you want to help us carry the boxes?"
To begin sharing a home with a partner or others.
"They decided to move in together after dating for two years."
To advance or move closer in order to take action, often said of police, soldiers, or predators.
"The officers received the signal and moved in to make the arrest."
Very common. 'Move in together' describes a couple starting to share a home. In a tactical or threatening sense, 'move in on' is the more precise form, but 'move in' alone is used by police or military to begin an operation.
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