Move into Meaning in English
expression
ˈmuv/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə
MOOV IN-too, in-TOO, IN-tuh
mˈuːv/ /ˈɪntʊ
MOOV IN-tuh
Definition
To begin living or working in a new place, such as a house, apartment, or office.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used for homes, apartments, and offices. Use 'move into' (place), not 'move to' when focusing on entering and settling in. Often used in present continuous: 'We're moving into...' Not for moving belongings only, but for beginning to live or work somewhere.
Spanish: mudarse a - instalarse enPortuguese (BR): mudar-se para - instalar-se emPortuguese (PT): mudar-se para - instalar-se emChinese (Simplified): 搬进Chinese (Traditional): 搬進Hindi: में जाना (नया घर/जगह) - में स्थानांतरित होनाArabic: ينتقل إلى - يسكن فيBengali: বাসা নেওয়া - প্রবেশ করা (কোনো স্থানে থাকবার জন্য)Russian: въехать - заселитьсяJapanese: 引っ越して入る - 入居するVietnamese: chuyển vào - dọn vàoKorean: 들어가 살다 - 입주하다Turkish: taşınmak (bir yere)Urdu: منتقل ہونا (کسی جگہ پر رہنے یا کام کرنے کے لیے)Indonesian: pindah ke - menempati
Example Sentences
We're going to move into our new house next week.
basic
She will move into her own apartment soon.
basic
When did you move into this office?
basic
We finally moved into the city after years in the countryside.
natural
It took weeks to move into this tiny studio, but now it feels like home.
natural
They were excited to move into their first office downtown.
natural