Meaning of the word "weigh in" in English

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weigh in

US /weɪ ɪn/
UK /weɪ ɪn/
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Phrasal Verb

1.

to join in a discussion or argument with a strong opinion or contribution

Example:
Everyone wanted to weigh in on the new policy.
The expert decided to weigh in with his analysis.
2.

to measure the weight of someone or something, especially before a competition

Example:
The boxer had to weigh in before the fight.
They will weigh in the fish to determine the winner.
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