Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
break-in-on
verb
/ˈbrēk ɪn ɒn/
Definition
To suddenly interrupt or intrude into a conversation or situation.
Examples
- She break-in-on their discussion about vacation plans.
- It’s rude to break-in-on someone while they are speaking.
- He didn’t mean to break-in-on the meeting, but he had urgent information.
Meaning
The action of entering a conversation or situation unwelcome or unexpectedly, often to share one’s own thoughts or opinions.
Synonyms
- interrupt
- intrude
- barge in
- break in
- cut in
