Weigh in
phrasal verb
To give your opinion or input.
She decided to weigh in on the discussion about the new company policy.
Often appears as...
- weigh in on the discussion
- weigh in on the matter
phrasal verb
To measure the weight of something, especially in sports and fitness.
The boxer had to weigh in before the match.
Often appears as...
- weigh in before the match
- weigh in before the race
phrasal verb
To become involved in a situation or argument in a forceful or unwelcome way.
The boss decided to weigh in on the heated argument between the employees.
Often appears as...
- weigh in on an argument
- weigh in on the dispute
Usage tips
Disapproving
Colloquial
phrasal verb
To give your opinion or input.
She decided to weigh in on the discussion about the new company policy.
Often appears as...
- weigh in on the discussion
- weigh in on the matter
phrasal verb
To measure the weight of something, especially in sports and fitness.
The boxer had to weigh in before the match.
Often appears as...
- weigh in before the match
- weigh in before the race
phrasal verb
To become involved in a situation or argument in a forceful or unwelcome way.
The boss decided to weigh in on the heated argument between the employees.
Often appears as...
- weigh in on an argument
- weigh in on the dispute
Usage tips
Disapproving
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Expressing Opinion
Used when someone offers a judgement in an ongoing conversation.
At the team meeting, even the intern got to weigh in with his fresh perspective.
Pro Tip 2/3Assertive Participation
Implies actively contributing, not just agreeing with others.
Karen likes to weigh in with her unique ideas during brainstorms.
Pro Tip 3/3Conversation Momentum
Often signals a new or significant contribution to the discussion.
When they started talking about climate change, I had to weigh in.
Pro Tip 1/3Expressing Opinion
Used when someone offers a judgement in an ongoing conversation.
At the team meeting, even the intern got to weigh in with his fresh perspective.
Pro Tip 2/3Assertive Participation
Implies actively contributing, not just agreeing with others.
Karen likes to weigh in with her unique ideas during brainstorms.
Pro Tip 3/3Conversation Momentum
Often signals a new or significant contribution to the discussion.
When they started talking about climate change, I had to weigh in.
Pro Tip 1/3Expressing Opinion
Used when someone offers a judgement in an ongoing conversation.
At the team meeting, even the intern got to weigh in with his fresh perspective.
Pro Tip 2/3Assertive Participation
Implies actively contributing, not just agreeing with others.
Karen likes to weigh in with her unique ideas during brainstorms.
Pro Tip 3/3Conversation Momentum
Often signals a new or significant contribution to the discussion.
When they started talking about climate change, I had to weigh in.
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