Definition of "cut in" in English

Verb

1. To intrude or interrupt. To take up a portion of.

   • This is cutting in on my free time.
   • Cut in line

2. To take up a portion of.

   • This is cutting in on my free time.

3. To join a queue in the middle, as opposed to at the back.

   • Cut in line

4. To pull in front of another vehicle in traffic, especially to do so dangerously or unfairly.

5. To begin riding a wave in front of someone else whose legitimate turn it is.

6. To dance with someone who is already dancing by replacing his or her partner.

7. When painting, to paint edges, corners, or trim in preparation for rolling larger areas.

8. To include; to allow (someone) to participate in something.

   • You can cut me in on the next hand of this card game.

9. To give (someone) a share of something.

10. To take a share of something; to push one's way into a project, game or plan.