cut in meaning and definition

CUT IN verb

Definition of cut in (verb)

1. allow someone to have a share or profit
2. drive in front of another vehicle leaving too little space for that vehicle to maneuver comfortably
3. break into a conversation
   • "her husband always chimes in, even when he is not involved in the conversation"
   • synonyms: barge in, break in, butt in, chime in, chisel in, put in
4. interrupt a dancing couple in order to take one of them as one's own partner
   • "Jim always cuts in!"
5. mix in with cutting motions