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Definition cut in in British English

cut in phrasal verb

phrasal verb
1

to interrupt someone who is speaking

Example

'That's rubbish,' Sue cut in.

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2

to drive past a vehicle and move quickly in front of it in a dangerous way

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3

if a piece of equipment cuts in, it starts operating automatically when it is needed

Example

The cooling system cuts in when the temperature gets too high.

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4

to allow someone to get part of the profits of something

Example

They wouldn't cut me in on the deal.

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5

if someone cuts in when you are dancing with someone, they start dancing with the person you were dancing with

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6

to move into a line of people or things out of turn

Example

The customers queuing at the check-out would not let anyone cut in just because they had only a few items.

Definition cut in in British English