Cut in
verb
To interrupt someone or something.
I wanted to give my opinion, but he cut in before I could say anything.
Often appears as...
- cut in mid-sentence
- cut in before
verb
To move into a line of moving cars from a side road.
The car cut in just in front of me, causing me to brake hard.
Often appears as...
- cut in traffic
- cut in front
verb
To carve or slice something.
He cut in to the roast with a sharp knife.
Often appears as...
- cut in to roast
- cut in to meat
verb
To add a substance into another and mix them together.
She cut in the butter into flour to make pastries.
Often appears as...
- cut in butter
- cut in flour
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To join a dance that is already going on by claiming one of the partners.
He walked up to the dancing couple and cut in.
Often appears as...
- cut in dance
- cut in partner
verb
To interrupt someone or something.
I wanted to give my opinion, but he cut in before I could say anything.
Often appears as...
- cut in mid-sentence
- cut in before
verb
To move into a line of moving cars from a side road.
The car cut in just in front of me, causing me to brake hard.
Often appears as...
- cut in traffic
- cut in front
verb
To carve or slice something.
He cut in to the roast with a sharp knife.
Often appears as...
- cut in to roast
- cut in to meat
verb
To add a substance into another and mix them together.
She cut in the butter into flour to make pastries.
Often appears as...
- cut in butter
- cut in flour
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To join a dance that is already going on by claiming one of the partners.
He walked up to the dancing couple and cut in.
Often appears as...
- cut in dance
- cut in partner
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/2Conversation Dynamics
Use 'cut in' to describe interrupting conversations, often seen as rude.
When I was talking, he rudely cut in.
Pro Tip 2/2Requires Immediate Attention
'Cut in' can imply the urgency or importance of what someone has to say.
Sorry to cut in, but we must evacuate now!
Pro Tip 1/2Conversation Dynamics
Use 'cut in' to describe interrupting conversations, often seen as rude.
When I was talking, he rudely cut in.
Pro Tip 2/2Requires Immediate Attention
'Cut in' can imply the urgency or importance of what someone has to say.
Sorry to cut in, but we must evacuate now!
Pro Tip 1/2Conversation Dynamics
Use 'cut in' to describe interrupting conversations, often seen as rude.
When I was talking, he rudely cut in.
Pro Tip 2/2Requires Immediate Attention
'Cut in' can imply the urgency or importance of what someone has to say.
Sorry to cut in, but we must evacuate now!
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