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Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.

move in on en · VERB

Meanings

  1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see move in, on.
    • The lion moved in on the gazelle.
  2. (transitive) To encroach or prepare to take over (a thing, relationship, task or place seen as somebody else's).
    • Marketing is moving in on this department's responsibilities.
  3. (transitive) To flirt with or come on to (someone).
    • I'm going to move in on her.

Forms

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moves in on Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres lexicographic
moving in on Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
moved in on Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
moved in on Tense=Past lexicographic