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Definition of 'cut in'

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cut in

phrasal verb
If 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]
[Also VERB PARTICLE]
cut
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cut in in British

verb (adverb)
1. Also: cut into (intransitive; often foll by on)
to break in or interrupt
2. (intransitive)
to interrupt a dancing couple to dance with one of them
3. (intransitive)
(of a driver, motor vehicle, etc) to draw in front of another vehicle leaving too little space
4. (transitive) informal
to allow to have a share
5. (intransitive)
to take the place of a person in a card game
noun cut-in
6. Also called: insert cinema
a separate shot or scene inserted at a relevant point
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cut in in American

1. 
a. 
to move in suddenly, as into a small opening in a lane of traffic
b. 
to move into another's place
don't cut in line
: also cut into
2. 
to join in suddenly; break in on; interrupt
3.  US
to interrupt a couple dancing in order to dance with one of them
4. 
to blend (shortening) into flour, etc. as with a knife
5. 
to put or bring in; introduce
6. 
to make a connection, as into an electrical circuit
7.  Informal
to give a share to
cut
Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition. Copyright © 2010 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved.
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cut-in in American

(ˈkʌtˌɪn ; kutˈinˌ)
US
noun
something that is cut in, as a close-up of some object inserted into a film sequence
Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition. Copyright © 2010 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved.

Example sentences containing 'cut in'

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He turned over and waited for the answering machine to cut in. Stewart, Michael COMPULSION`I'm in the most peculiar mood -' `Charlie's celebrating," Levit cut in, grinning hugely. St. James, Ian FINAL RESORTThe bilge pumps had cut in now, their high-pitched whine distinctive over the deeper roar of the main engines. Lunnon-Wood, Mike LET NOT THE DEEP
The gas turbines cut in, eliminating the telltale trail in the sky. Patrick Robinson BARRACUDA 945 (2003)

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