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cut-in

cu·tin

uncommon

noun

1.

(broadcasting) a local announcement inserted into a network program

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2.

(film) a still picture that is inserted and that interrupts the action of a film

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verb

1.

allow someone to have a share or profit

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2.

drive in front of another vehicle leaving too little space for that vehicle to maneuver comfortably

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3.

break into a conversation

  • “her husband always chimes in, even when he is not involved in the conversation”
4.

interrupt a dancing couple in order to take one of them as one''s own partner

  • “Jim always cuts in!”
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5.

mix in with cutting motions

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Origin

Deverbal from cut in.

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