Cut in
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Definition
To interrupt or push in front of someone, for example in a conversation, a line, or a dance
Example sentence
I was explaining my idea when my brother cut in with a joke.
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Common collocations
Natural word pairings to memorize.
Common pattern: cut in + on (someone) / with (a comment)
cut in on a conversation
cut in with a question
cut in while someone is talking
cut in to say something
Separable usage
Can the object split the verb? Compare correct vs incorrect.
Please don't cut in while she is speaking. ✅ (Correct)
Please don't cut while she is speaking in. ❌ (Incorrect — "cut in" stays together)