Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

jump-in

Phrase/Verb
/jʌmp ɪn/
Definition
To start participating in an activity or conversation abruptly and without being invited.
Examples
  • The meeting was already in progress when she decided to jump-in with her ideas.
  • He didn’t wait for an invitation; he just jumped-in to help with the project.
Meaning
Jump-in refers to the act of entering into a situation or dialogue unexpectedly, often taking others by surprise.
Synonyms
  • interject
  • interrupt
  • chime in
  • insert oneself