cut in
The phrase 'cut in' is versatile, used in contexts from conversations and traffic to dancing and cooking.
Definition
B2Communication
(general, informal)To interrupt someone who is speaking or engaged in an activity.
Example
- She cut in during the meeting to share her opinion.
- I was explaining the plan when he cut in with a question.
B2Traffic
(general, informal)To move ahead of another vehicle in traffic, often abruptly and without warning.
Example
- A car cut in front of me, causing me to brake suddenly.
- It's dangerous when drivers cut in without signaling.
C1Dancing
(social, dated)To take the place of another dancer, usually to dance with their partner.
Example
- He cut in and asked her for a dance.
- At the ball, gentlemen would often cut in during dances.
B2Cooking
(technical)To blend solid fat into flour using a knife or pastry blender.
Example
- Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- The recipe instructs to cut in the shortening before adding the liquid.
C1Film
(technical)To insert a scene or shot into a film, interrupting the action or continuity.
Example
- The director decided to cut in a close-up shot for dramatic effect.
- They cut in a flashback scene to explain the character's background.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "cut in":
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