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Meaning of the word "cut in" in English

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cut in

US /kʌt ɪn/
UK /kʌt ɪn/
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Phrasal Verb

1.

to interrupt someone while they are speaking

Example:
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Please don't cut in when I'm talking.
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She always tries to cut in on our conversations.
Synonym:
interruptinterjectchime inbreak inbutt in
2.

to move suddenly in front of another vehicle, often dangerously

Example:
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The car suddenly cut in, causing me to brake hard.
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Don't cut in like that, it's dangerous!
Synonym:
merge inpull in frontswerve in
3.

to include someone in a share of profits or benefits

Example:
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Make sure you cut me in on the deal.
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They decided to cut their new partner in on the profits.
Synonym:
includeinvolveshare withbring in
4.

to start an engine, especially when it has been off

Example:
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The generator will cut in automatically when the power goes out.
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The air conditioning unit will cut in when the temperature rises.
Synonym:
activateengagestart upkick in
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