cut in

/kəɾ ɪn/

/kət ɪn/

Other forms: cuts in; cutting in

Definitions of cut in

1. verb

   break into a conversation
   synonyms: barge in, break in, butt in, chime in, chisel in, put in

   types:

   disrupt, interrupt

   interfere in someone else's activity

   cut short

   cause to end earlier than intended

   type of:

   break up, cut off, disrupt, interrupt

   make a break in
2. verb

   drive in front of another vehicle leaving too little space for that vehicle to maneuver comfortably
   type of:

   pull

   move into a certain direction
3. verb

   interrupt a dancing couple in order to take one of them as one's own partner
   “Jim always cuts in!”

   type of:

   disrupt, interrupt

   interfere in someone else's activity
4. verb

   allow someone to have a share or profit
   type of:

   partake, partake in, share

   have, give, or receive a share of
5. verb

   mix in with cutting motions
   type of:

   blend in, mix in

   cause (something) to be mixed with (something else)