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English / phrasal verb

butt in

MEANING IN ENGLISH

To interrupt rudely or interfere in something that does not concern you

In context

01

Please do not butt in while the incident commander is giving critical evacuation orders over the radio.

02

Untrained bystanders tried to butt in during the delicate medical rescue, creating unwanted confusion.

Synonyms

intervene,intrude,interrupt

Antonyms

stay out,mind one's business,hold back

Collocations

butt in rudely,butt in on a conversation,try to butt in

Sources

Bidyazo vocabulary library ↗