May 19, 2012

Phrasal Verb: move in

To move in is to start living in a new place, and to put all your furniture and personal possessions into your new home.

Examples of use:

1. Q. When are you moving house?

     A. I moved in last week. Here's my new address.

2. Louise and Simon have bought a new house and they are moving in today.


To move in together is to start living with someone else – usually someone you are having a romantic relationship with.

Example of use:

Peter and Carol got engaged yesterday, and they plan to move in together next month


infinitive – move in

present simple – move in and moves in

-ing form – moving in

past simple – moved in

past participle – moved in


See also, move out and sell up


 

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