Definition of 'cut in'
phrasal verb
cutIf you cut in on someone, you interrupt them when they are speaking.
Immediately, Daniel cut in on Joanne's attempts at reassurance. [VERB PARTICLE + on]
'Not true,' the Duchess cut in. [VERB PARTICLE with quote]
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cut in in British
verb (adverb)
3. (intransitive)
5. (intransitive)
to take the place of a person in a card game
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cut in in American
1.
b.
to move into another's place
don't cut in line
: also cut into2.
to join in suddenly; break in on; interrupt
3. US
to interrupt a couple dancing in order to dance with one of them
4.
5.
to put or bring in; introduce
6.
7. Informal
to give a share to
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He turned over and waited for the answering machine to cut in. COMPULSION`I'm in the most peculiar mood -' `Charlie's celebrating," Levit cut in, grinning hugely. FINAL RESORTThe bilge pumps had cut in now, their high-pitched whine distinctive over the deeper roar of the main engines. LET NOT THE DEEP
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