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Cut in

/kʌt ɪn/

B1

Intermediate

1. To interrupt someone while they are speaking.

  • She was in the middle of her explanation when he rudely cut in with his own opinion.
  • Just as I was about to reach the punchline, he cut in to ask a question.

2. To move suddenly in front of another vehicle, often considered dangerous driving behavior.

  • A sports car cut in front of us and we had to brake suddenly.
  • Please don't cut in like that, you could cause an accident.

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