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Phrasal Verb - Moving In

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Raymundo CH

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Definition​

To move in typically means to enter or establish oneself in a particular place, space, or position. This can be related to housing, work, or any other type of environment. It involves taking possession or responsibility of something. Moving in usually implies that one has a certain level of control, authority, or ownership over a specific area.

Examples​

No.Example
1After completing the payment, we moved in and started decorating the apartment.
2The company is moving in new management which includes several fresh hires from top universities.
3My family moved in next door and we heard their noise during the party.
4The theatre is moving in new set designs as part of their current production.
5She is moving in her grandmother while her house is under renovation.
6Move in the cash you received and make an investment in stocks.
7Move in close and whisper the secret to my ear.
8Move in at the right hour and get the fresh catch of the day.
9The sales team should move in swiftly and grab those leads.
10The teacher asked the students to move in the wreckage without touching it to study.

Phrasal Verb - Prising open

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Raymundo CH

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Definition​

To use a lot of force or effort to open something by pulling it apart, especially by using a tool like a crowbar. This phrasal verb is often used to describe a situation where it is difficult to open something, and a significant amount of force is required. It can also be used in a figurative sense, where it describes the act of discovering or revealing something that has been hidden or difficult to understand.

Examples​

No.Example
1"I had to prise open the stuck drawer to retrieve my favorite pen."
2"The fireman struggled to prise open the locked door to rescue the trapped family."
3"The chef had to prise open the tight packaging to get to the fresh ingredients."
4"The detective had to prise open the suspect's alibi to uncover the truth behind the crime."
5"The astronauts had to prise open the sealed container to access the spare parts in space."
6"The mechanic had to prise open the stuck fuel line to fix the car's engine."
7"The archaeologist had to prise open the treasure chest to reveal the ancient artifacts."
8"The teacher had to prise open the students' minds to understand the abstract concepts in math."
9"The engineer had to prise open the sealed environment to test the new ventilation system."
10"The patient had to prise open their mouth to receive the uncomfortable medical procedure."