1 A2 neutral
To begin living in a new home or accommodation.
"They moved into their new flat last weekend and they're already redecorating."
inseparable
move into
A2 neutral inseparable transitive
To begin living in a new home; to start operating in a new area, sector, or field.
In plain English
Go to live somewhere new, or start working in a new area of business or activity.
What does "move into" mean?
3 meanings, ordered from most common to least. Color-coded by CEFR level.
2 B1 neutral
To start operating or working in a new sector, market, or field.
"The tech giant announced plans to move into the electric car market."
inseparable
3 B1 neutral
To take a new position or enter a new phase.
"As the negotiations moved into their final stage, both sides grew more anxious."
inseparable
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To go into a place and establish yourself there — largely transparent.
Actually means
Go to live somewhere new, or start working in a new area of business or activity.
Usage tip
Very common and versatile. Used for relocating to a new home, for companies expanding into new markets, and for individuals transitioning to new careers or fields. 'Move into position' is also a common military or sports collocations.
Words that pair with "move into"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
new house market industry sector position lead
How to conjugate "move into"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
move into
I/you/we/they
3rd person
moves into
he/she/it
Past simple
moved into
yesterday
Past participle
moved into
have + pp
-ing form
moving into
continuous
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