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Move in on Meaning in English

expression

ˈmuv/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
MOOV-in-awn
mˈuːv/ /ˈɪn/ /ˈɒn
MOOV-in-on

التعريف

To get physically or metaphorically closer to something or someone, often with the intention of taking control, intervening, or pursuing a romantic interest.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

Informal; can suggest aggressive or unwelcome action, especially in business, crime, or romance. Typical with 'police moved in on the suspect,' or 'someone moved in on my boyfriend.' Can also mean to intervene or take advantage of a situation. Not used for moving house.

جمل نموذجية

The police moved in on the suspects during the night.

basic

He tried to move in on their conversation but they ignored him.

basic

Someone tried to move in on my girlfriend at the party.

basic

The company is trying to move in on our market share.

natural

As soon as they heard about the empty property, real estate agents started to move in on it.

natural

People get annoyed when someone tries to move in on their personal space.

natural