Barge in

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verb

To enter a place or situation abruptly or without invitation.

He always tends to barge in without knocking first.
Visual representation of "barge in" - To enter a place or situation abruptly or without invitation.

Often appears as...

  • barge in unannounced
  • barge in rudely

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Colloquial

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Abrupt Entrance

Use when someone enters a room or conversation quickly and without consideration, often interrupting others.

Illustration for Abrupt Entrance
While everyone was quietly studying, Jake would just barge in and start talking loudly.
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Lack of Manners

It implies a person is being rude or inconsiderate by not following social etiquette.

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She barged in during the meeting and didn't even apologize for disrupting.
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Impulsive Action

Suggests that the action of entering was done on impulse, without thought or permission.

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In his excitement, he barged in the room without waiting for our cue.
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