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Definition move in on in British English

move in on phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to try to control something that someone else controlled before

Example

A number of competitors are moving in on our sales territory.

Synonyms and related words
take charge (of) see to handle
2

to get closer to a person or place, especially to arrest or attack them

Example

The police are beginning to move in on their principal suspects.

Synonyms and related words
approach make for make towards
Definition move in on in British English