cut in
[verb]
Synonyms: interrupt, break in, butt in, intervene, intrude

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cut in phrasal verb (see also cut)

1. INTERRUPT to interrupt someone who is speaking by saying something:
‘What shall I do?’ Patrick cut in again.
cut in on
Sorry to cut in on you, but there are one or two things I don’t understand.

2. DRIVING to suddenly drive in front of a moving car in a dangerous way
cut in on
She cut in on a red Ford, forcing the driver to brake heavily.

3. MACHINE if a part of a machine cuts in, it starts to operate when it is needed:
The safety device cuts in automatically.

4. INCLUDE SOMEBODY cut somebody in informal to allow someone to take part in a plan or to make money from it
cut somebody in on
Come on, Joey, you promised to cut me in on this one!

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cut in
to interrupt.
"Let me tell you why I didn't call," Randy began. "No need," Geri angrily cut in.

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cut in
to give someone a share of something
I cut my friend in on the profits from selling the computers.

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cut in
v.
1. To force your way into a place between others in a line of cars, people, etc.; push in.
After passing several cars, Fred cut in too soon and nearly caused an accident.
■ Often used with "on".
A car passed Jean and cut in on her too close; she had to brake quickly or she would have hit it.
The teacher beside the lunch line saw Pete cut in, and she sent him back to wait his turn.
2. To stop a talk or program for a time; interrupt.
While Mary and Jim were talking on the porch, Mary's little brother cut in on them and began to tell about his fishing trip.
While we were watching the late show, an announcer cut in to tell who won the election.
Synonym: BREAK IN².
3. informal To tap a dancer on the shoulder and claim the partner.
Mary was a good dancer and a boy could seldom finish a dance with her; someone always cut in.
■ Often used with "on".
At the leap year dance, Jane cut in on Sally because she wanted to dance with Sally's handsome date.
4. To connect to an electrical circuit or to a machine.
Harry threw the switch and cut in the motor.
The airplane pilot cut in a spare gas tank.
5. informal To take in; include.
When John's friends got a big contract, they cut John in.

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