Chime in
phrasal verb
To join a conversation or add your opinion.
Everyone was discussing their plans for the weekend, and Joe chimed in with his ideas
Often appears as...
- chime in with
- chime in on
Usage tips
Colloquial
phrasal verb
To interrupt a conversation or discussion with a comment or statement.
I was explaining the situation to her when he chimed in with his irrelevant comment
Often appears as...
- chime in with
- chime in on
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrasal verb
To agree with someone or support them in what they are saying.
As I was explaining my point, Mary chimed in, saying she agreed completely with me
Often appears as...
- chime in with
- chime in on
Usage tips
Colloquial
phrasal verb
To join a conversation or add your opinion.
Everyone was discussing their plans for the weekend, and Joe chimed in with his ideas
Often appears as...
- chime in with
- chime in on
Usage tips
Colloquial
phrasal verb
To interrupt a conversation or discussion with a comment or statement.
I was explaining the situation to her when he chimed in with his irrelevant comment
Often appears as...
- chime in with
- chime in on
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrasal verb
To agree with someone or support them in what they are saying.
As I was explaining my point, Mary chimed in, saying she agreed completely with me
Often appears as...
- chime in with
- chime in on
Usage tips
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Conversation Entry
Use 'chime in' when you want to join a conversation, especially if it's informal.
They were chatting about the new movie, so I chimed in with my review.
Pro Tip 2/3Avoid Overuse
Don't overuse 'chime in'; it can seem like you're dominating the conversation.
She chimed in so often, others couldn't speak.
Pro Tip 3/3Group Discussions
'Chime in' is great for group discussions to signal that your turn to speak has come naturally.
In the meeting, wait for the right moment to chime in with your thoughts.
Pro Tip 1/3Conversation Entry
Use 'chime in' when you want to join a conversation, especially if it's informal.
They were chatting about the new movie, so I chimed in with my review.
Pro Tip 2/3Avoid Overuse
Don't overuse 'chime in'; it can seem like you're dominating the conversation.
She chimed in so often, others couldn't speak.
Pro Tip 3/3Group Discussions
'Chime in' is great for group discussions to signal that your turn to speak has come naturally.
In the meeting, wait for the right moment to chime in with your thoughts.
Pro Tip 1/3Conversation Entry
Use 'chime in' when you want to join a conversation, especially if it's informal.
They were chatting about the new movie, so I chimed in with my review.
Pro Tip 2/3Avoid Overuse
Don't overuse 'chime in'; it can seem like you're dominating the conversation.
She chimed in so often, others couldn't speak.
Pro Tip 3/3Group Discussions
'Chime in' is great for group discussions to signal that your turn to speak has come naturally.
In the meeting, wait for the right moment to chime in with your thoughts.
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