Cut In (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Break into a conversation; "her husband always chimes in, even when he is not involved in the conversation".

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Synonyms

• Chisel In
• Break In
• Butt In
• Barge In
• Chime In
• Put In

Hypernyms

• Interrupt
• Cut Off
• Break Up

Hyponyms

• Interrupt

Meaning ²

Interrupt a dancing couple in order to take one of them as one's own partner; "Jim always cuts in!".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Examples

• At the wedding reception, he politely cut in to dance with the bride in conversation with another guest.
• Jim had a notorious habit of cutting in on the dance floor whenever he saw a good opportunity.
• He often cut in during such gatherings and was now seen as somewhat rude by many.
• At first she was taken aback when he cut in but soon found herself smiling at his charming smile.
• When he saw her dancing with his best friend he couldn't resist the urge to cut in.

Hypernyms

• Disrupt

Meaning ³

Drive in front of another vehicle leaving too little space for that vehicle to maneuver comfortably.

Classification

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

Meaning ⁴

Mix in with cutting motions.

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Hypernyms

• Mix In

Meaning ⁵

Allow someone to have a share or profit.

Classification

Verbs of buying, selling, owning.

Hypernyms

• Share
• Partake In