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immediate circle
The people that are most closely involved with someone. Ever since Bridget went away to school, her immediate circle consists of her new boyfriend and friends—she hardly has time for her family anymore. Yeah, I'm friendly with Paul, but I'm not in his immediate circle or anything, so I couldn't tell you what his plans are for the weekend.
immediate occupancy
Describing a residence that can be inhabited immediately. We have to move out of our current place next week, so we need something for immediate occupancy.
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with immediate effect
Beginning right now. With immediate effect, employees will no longer be able to take company computers home without the written permission of a supervisor.
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immediate occupancy
[of an apartment or house] ready to be moved into at this moment. This house is for immediate occupancy. You can move in today if you want. The apartment is empty, so that means immediate occupancy.
See also: immediate
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