English · Phrasal verb Attested

move in on

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see move in, on.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Tham khảo move in, on

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Where it’s used: Used American English

The lion moved in on the gazelle.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To encroach or prepare to take over (a thing, relationship, task or place seen as somebody else's).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Xâm phạm hoặc chuẩn bị chiếm lấy thứ gì đó của người khác

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To flirt with or come on to (someone).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Tán tỉnh hoặc tiếp cận ai đó

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

What does “move in on” mean?

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see move in, on.

Is “move in on” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.