Move in meaning in English
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Definition
to move in (with a friend, to a new home): to go to live in a new home, house, apartment (with a friend)
to move out (of an apartment): to leave, to stop living in (an apartment)
Examples
- "Need to move out of my flat on 28th June."
- "When can I move in?"
- "When I move in, I'll invite you round."
- "The room is large with a view of some of the other bedrooms. We are looking for someone to move in as soon as possible."
Exercise 1
Wife: Did you shut the heater yesterday after I left for work?
Husband: Yes. And I made an appointment with an energy-saving consultant the 25th of December.
Wife: Do you think we could turn the gas to save money?
Husband: What good are these savings going to do us if we freeze to death?
Wife: Perhaps we could move with my parents for the winter?
Husband: Or we could go to Jamaica for two months!
Husband: Yes. And I made an appointment with an energy-saving consultant the 25th of December.
Wife: Do you think we could turn the gas to save money?
Husband: What good are these savings going to do us if we freeze to death?
Wife: Perhaps we could move with my parents for the winter?
Husband: Or we could go to Jamaica for two months!
Wife: Did you shut off 1 the heater yesterday after I left for work?
Husband: Yes. And I made an appointment with an energy-saving consultant on 2 the 25th of December.
Wife: Do you think we could turn off 3 the gas to save money?
Husband: What good are these savings going to do us if we freeze to death?
Wife: Perhaps we could move in 4 with my parents for the winter?
Husband: Or we could go off 5 to Jamaica for two months!
Husband: Yes. And I made an appointment with an energy-saving consultant on 2 the 25th of December.
Wife: Do you think we could turn off 3 the gas to save money?
Husband: What good are these savings going to do us if we freeze to death?
Wife: Perhaps we could move in 4 with my parents for the winter?
Husband: Or we could go off 5 to Jamaica for two months!
1 off: The phrasal verb to 'shut something off' means stop or interrupt it. Example: I shut off the fan because it was making too much noise. To 'shut off' is the opposite of to 'turn on' or 'switch on'. Here 'off' expresses the idea of stopping or interrupting something.
1 on: To 'shut on' something makes no sense and does not exist in English. It is impossible to 'shut on the heater'. 'On' is commonly used with the verb 'to turn' to indicate starting something. Example: I turned on the light.
1 around: To 'shut around' something makes no sense and does not exist in English. It is impossible to 'shut around the heater'. 'Around' is commonly used with the verb 'to turn' to indicate a movement or pivoting of something. Example: I stopped and turned around when I heard someone shout my name.
1 in: The expression to 'shut in the heater' makes no sense. However the phrasal verb 'to shut in' can express the idea of trapping or blocking something inside. Example: The cat was shut in the house all winter long.
2 on: In this context 'on' is used to indicate the exact date when an event will occur. Example: We are meeting on the 17th of December. Note: 'On' is used for calendar dates, 'at' is used for times. Example: We are meeting at 2:30 on April 23rd.
2 off: To 'make an appointment off the 25th' makes no sense. 'Off' is generally used to express the idea of interruption, departure or distance. Example: Please turn off the television when you go to bed.
2 out: To 'make an appointment out the 25th' makes no sense and does not exist in English. 'Out' is generally used to indicate a position or place (opposite of 'in'). Example: Get out of here! 'Out' can also express an absence of something. Example: We are out of toilet paper!
2 in: To 'to make an appointment in the 25th' makes no sense and does not exist in English. 'In' is generally used to indicate movement towards the interior or an interior location. Example: We made an appointment to meet in a café.
3 off: To 'turn something off' is to interrupt or stop it. Example: We turned off the lights when we went to bed. To 'turn off' a light expresses the idea of interrupting the electrical contact and is the opposite of to 'turn on'.
3 on: To 'turn something on' is to start something. This choice makes no sense given the context of the exercise. It's impossible to save money by turning the gas 'on'.
3 around: To 'turn around' is grammatically correct, however in this context it makes no sense. It is impossible to 'turn around the gas'. To 'turn around' expresses turning or pivoting something in a circular direction. Example: If you turn around you will see the famous McDonalds of Rome.
3 in: To 'turn in' makes no sense in this context. The phrasal verb 'to turn in' has several meanings and can express going to bed. Example: I was so tired that I decided to turn in. 'To turn in' can also express returning a test or giving a paper to ones teacher. Example: The class had to turn in their tests at exactly 3 o'clock.
4 in: The phrasal verb to 'move in' indicates a relocation to a place such as a house or an apartment. Example: We moved in last week, and already we want to move out! 'In' is generally used to indicate movement towards the interior or an interior location.
4 on: To 'move on with my parents' does not make sense here. The expression 'to move on' indicates moving from one place to another, or to 'pass' something, either physically or emotionally. Example: The police told the spectators to move on.
4 off: To 'move off with my parents' does not make sense here. The phrasal verb 'to move off' indicates that someone has moved away. Often a person 'moves off to' a unspecific location, usually distant or far away. This expression is generally followed by the preposition to. Example: Our neighbors moved off to California, and we've had no news from them since.
4 around: To 'move around with my parents' does not make sense in the context of this dialogue. The phrasal verb 'to move around' expresses that someone moves from place to place fairly frequently before deciding on a place to live permanently. Example: I moved around the country for several years before buying a house in Chicago.
5 off: 'To go off (to Europe)' describes moving or travelling to a distant or unspecified destination. Example: After my friend went off to Alaska we hardly ever heard from him. This expression is generally followed by the preposition to. Example: The homeless man moved off into the night.
5 on: The expression 'to go on to Jamaica' makes no sense in this context. The phrasal verb 'to go on (to a destination)' indicates continuing from one destination to another, as part of a series or group of destinations. For example: First we will visit New York, then we are going on to Jamaica.
5 in: 'To go in to Jamaica' makes no sense in this context. 'Going in' is generally used to describe moving from one location to the inside of another, however it is rarely used to describe moving from one country to another. We might say: I'm going in to the bathroom, or I'm going in to the pool.
5 around: 'To go around to Jamaica' makes no sense in this context. 'To go around (to Bob's house)' is a familiar expression meaning to travel to somewhere, however it isn't used in the context of changing countries!
Exercise 2
"We understand how difficult it can be to move here".
The verb "to move" can be used to form many different phrasal verbs. Let's take a look at some!
Brian: When are you to your new house?
Hannah: Well, I'm of my old apartment on Friday, so I think it'll be this weekend.
Brian: Do you want any help carrying heavy furniture?
Hannah: No thanks, I'm strong enough.
Brian: Ok. A house of your own! You're really in the world!
The verb "to move" can be used to form many different phrasal verbs. Let's take a look at some!
Brian: When are you to your new house?
Hannah: Well, I'm of my old apartment on Friday, so I think it'll be this weekend.
Brian: Do you want any help carrying heavy furniture?
Hannah: No thanks, I'm strong enough.
Brian: Ok. A house of your own! You're really in the world!
"We understand how difficult it can be to move here".
The verb "to move" can be used to form many different phrasal verbs. Let's take a look at some!
Brian: When are you moving in 1 to your new house?
Hannah: Well, I'm moving out 2 of my old apartment on Friday, so I think it'll be this weekend.
Brian: Do you want any help carrying heavy furniture?
Hannah: No thanks, I'm strong enough.
Brian: Ok. A house of your own! You're really moving up 3 in the world!
The verb "to move" can be used to form many different phrasal verbs. Let's take a look at some!
Brian: When are you moving in 1 to your new house?
Hannah: Well, I'm moving out 2 of my old apartment on Friday, so I think it'll be this weekend.
Brian: Do you want any help carrying heavy furniture?
Hannah: No thanks, I'm strong enough.
Brian: Ok. A house of your own! You're really moving up 3 in the world!
1 moving in: "Moving in" is the right answer here. When we "move in to (a new apartment)", we are beginning to live there: we take in our sofas, chairs, fridge, etc., and we often assemble some new furniture from a cheap Swedish store. Hannah is moving in to her new house at the weekend. Example: "I moved in to this apartment two years ago but I still haven't unpacked all my clothes".
1 moving out: It is grammatically incorrect to "move out to (an apartment)". The phrasal verb "to move out" must always be followed by "of (an apartment)". Moreover, "to move out of" a home is to "leave" it. This does not make sense because of the term "new" in this sentence.
1 moving up: This does not make sense here. To "move up" is to "advance" or "progress", which does not fit the meaning of this sentence.
2 moving out: "Moving out" is the right answer here. To "move out of (a home)" is to "leave" it, or to "stop living there". Hannah is moving out of her old apartment on Friday. Example: "I can't wait to move out of my parents" house and live on my own'.
2 moving in: It is grammatically incorrect to "move in of (an apartment)". The phrasal verb "to move in" must always be followed by "to (an apartment)". Moreover, "to move in to" a home is to "arrive in" it. This does not make sense in the context of this sentence.
2 moving up: This does not make sense here. To "move up" is to "advance" or "progress", which does not fit the meaning of this sentence.
3 moving up: "Moving up" is the right answer here. To "move up in the world" is to "advance" or "progress", often in terms of one's social situation. Example: "-I've just bought a yacht and a new wife. -Wow, you're really moving up in the world now".
3 moving in: It is grammatically incorrect to "move in in (an apartment)". The phrasal verb "to move in" must always be followed by "to (an apartment)". Moreover, "to move in to" a home is to "arrive in" it. This does not make sense in the context of this sentence.
3 moving out: It is grammatically incorrect to "move out in (an apartment)". The phrasal verb "to move out" must always be followed by "of (an apartment)". Moreover, "to move out of" a home is to "leave" it. This does not make sense in the context of this sentence.
Exercise 3
"Need to move out of my flat on 28th June". The verb "to move" can be used to form many different phrasal verbs.
Select the most appropriate phrasal verbs. Each is used only once.
Arthur: When are you to your new house?
Rachel: Well, I'm of my old apartment on Friday, so I think it'll be this weekend.
Arthur: Do you want any help carrying heavy furniture?
Rachel: No thanks, I'm strong enough.
Arthur: Ok. A house of your own! You're really in the world!
Select the most appropriate phrasal verbs. Each is used only once.
Arthur: When are you to your new house?
Rachel: Well, I'm of my old apartment on Friday, so I think it'll be this weekend.
Arthur: Do you want any help carrying heavy furniture?
Rachel: No thanks, I'm strong enough.
Arthur: Ok. A house of your own! You're really in the world!
"Need to move out of my flat on 28th June". The verb "to move" can be used to form many different phrasal verbs.
Select the most appropriate phrasal verbs. Each is used only once.
Arthur: When are you moving in 1 to your new house?
Rachel: Well, I'm moving out 2 of my old apartment on Friday, so I think it'll be this weekend.
Arthur: Do you want any help carrying heavy furniture?
Rachel: No thanks, I'm strong enough.
Arthur: Ok. A house of your own! You're really moving up 3 in the world!
Select the most appropriate phrasal verbs. Each is used only once.
Arthur: When are you moving in 1 to your new house?
Rachel: Well, I'm moving out 2 of my old apartment on Friday, so I think it'll be this weekend.
Arthur: Do you want any help carrying heavy furniture?
Rachel: No thanks, I'm strong enough.
Arthur: Ok. A house of your own! You're really moving up 3 in the world!
1 moving in: "Moving in" is the right answer here. When we "move in (to a new apartment)", we are beginning to live there: we take in our sofas, chairs, fridge, etc., and we often assemble some new furniture from a cheap Swedish store. Rachel is moving in to her new house at the weekend. Example: "I moved in to this apartment two years ago but I still haven't unpacked all my clothes".
1 moving out: It is grammatically incorrect to "move out to (an apartment)". The phrasal verb "to move out" must always be followed by "of (an apartment)". Moreover, "to move out of" a home is to "leave" it. This does not make sense because of the term "new" in this sentence.
1 moving up: This does not make sense here. To "move up" is to "advance" or "progress", which does not fit the meaning of this sentence.
2 moving out: "Moving out" is the right answer here. To "move out (of a home)" is to "leave" it, or to "stop living there". Rachel is moving out of her old apartment on Friday. Example: "I can't wait to move out of my parents' house and live on my own".
2 moving in: It is grammatically incorrect to "move in of (an apartment)". The phrasal verb "to move in" must always be followed by "to (an apartment)". Moreover, "to move in to" a home is to "arrive in" it. This does not make sense in the context of this sentence.
2 moving up: This does not make sense here. To "move up" is to "advance" or "progress", which does not fit the meaning of this sentence.
3 moving up: "Moving up" is the right answer here. To "move up in the world" is to "advance" or "progress", often in terms of one's social situation. Example: "-I've just bought a yacht and a new football club. -Wow, you're really moving up in the world now".
3 moving in: It is grammatically incorrect to "move in in (an apartment)". The phrasal verb "to move in" must always be followed by "to (an apartment)". Moreover, "to move in to" a home is to "arrive in" it. This does not make sense in the context of this sentence.
3 moving out: It is grammatically incorrect to "move out in (an apartment)". The phrasal verb "to move out" must always be followed by "of (an apartment)". Moreover, "to move out of" a home is to "leave" it. This does not make sense in the context of this sentence.
Exercise 4
Choose the TRUE statements from the list below based on Brian's email.
There may be more than one correct answer!
There may be more than one correct answer!
Choose the TRUE statements from the list below based on Brian's email.
There may be more than one correct answer!
There may be more than one correct answer!
This statement is true, and the main purpose of Brian's email. Brian writes, "there are some things I need to get rid of", he means that he no longer wants some of his possessions. To "get rid of (something)" is to dispose of it. Example: "I'd like to get rid of these old socks; they've got holes in them."
This statement is false. Brian writes that he is "Spring cleaning" his apartment (cleaning and organizing that is traditionally done at the beginning of the Spring). Brian is not "moving out", a term which describes leaving one's home or apartment, generally to move into another one.
This statement is false. Brian writes that rather than sell his items at auction, (an event where people "bid" or "make offers" to purchase items, and the item is eventually sold to the highest "bidder"), he is offering his colleagues the first chance to purchase his possessions.
This statement is true. Brian writes that some of his clothes are "quite valuable". A "valuable (ring)" is one which has value, or is "worth" something (either a lot of money, or it has sentimental value).
Exercise 5
Select the TRUE statements from the list below, according to Jean's email.
There may be more than one correct answer!
There may be more than one correct answer!
Select the TRUE statements from the list below, according to Jean's email.
There may be more than one correct answer!
There may be more than one correct answer!
This is an incorrect choice. Jean mentions that he has a 'landlady', which suggests that he is renting the apartment and hasn't 'bought' or 'purchased' it. A 'landlady' is a woman who owns (= possesses) and rents land or property to others.
This is a correct choice. Jean says that his colleagues are invited to a 'house-warming party'. A 'house-warming (party)' is a party which is held to celebrate moving into a new home, or a celebration where a new resident presents their new home to friends and family. 'To move in (to a property)' is to go to live in a new home. Example: I bought the house last week, and I'm moving in at the end of next week.
This is a correct choice. Jean writes in his email that 'I know you will all be very relieved that I won't be asking to sleep on your sofa from now on.' This means that Jean won't need to ask to sleep at his colleagues' homes, since he has now found an apartment to live in.
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