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  • move-out
    move-out
    noun
    an act or instance of vacating a living or working place.
  • move out
    move out
    verb
    (adverb) to vacate a residence, place of business, etc, or help (someone) to do this
Synonyms

move-out

American  
[moov-out] / ˈmuvˌaʊt /

noun

  1. an act or instance of vacating a living or working place.

    With so many business move-outs, the local economy is suffering.


move out British  

verb

  1. (adverb) to vacate a residence, place of business, etc, or help (someone) to do this

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of move-out

Noun use of verb phrase move out

Example Sentences

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“And when he was ready to move out, she gave it to him as a move-out, first-home type gift, because she didn’t need it.”

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

There is footage of the highly choreographed move-in and move-out process that happens every four years when a new first family moves into the White House.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 31, 2026

Those who still need help after their move-out deadline must reapply.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 19, 2023

On move-out day, she hauled out two couches and a coffee table.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 1, 2023

If you fail to make it clear in your letter that the point is to give notice to your landlord, then they could have a cause of action against you upon your move-out.

From Encyclopedia.com • Mar. 31, 2018

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