Phrasal Verbs

move in on

This page is about the phrasal verb move in on

Meaning

to try to take control of something that someone else has control of

Synonym

take over

For example

  • move in on sth The gang war started when one of the gangs tried to move in on the other one's territory.

  • move in on sth If you don't protect your market share in business, someone else will move in on it and take it from you.

Quick Quiz

A large American corporation is planning to move in on their main competitor's

a. new products

b. main market

c. biggest factory
a) new products b) main market c) biggest factory

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