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Explanation of "Barge In"

Definition: The phrase "barge in" means to enter a place or join a conversation suddenly and without being invited. It often implies that the person is being rude or interrupting others.

Example Sentences:

• I was having a private conversation when my friend barged in and started talking about his day.
• She didn’t knock before entering; she just barged in like she owned the place.

Advanced Usage:

In more advanced contexts, "barge in" can be used in discussions about etiquette or social situations. For example, you might say, "It's considered rude to barge in on a meeting without prior notice."

Word Variants:

• Barge (noun): A flat-bottomed boat used for transporting goods, but in this context, it is not related.
• Barging (verb form): The act of barging in.

Different Meanings:

While "barge in" primarily refers to interrupting or entering uninvited, it can also be used more generally to describe someone being overly assertive or intrusive in a situation.

Synonyms:

• Interrupt
• Break in
• Intrude
• Implore (though this is more about asking insistently)

Related Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• Crash the party: This means to attend a party without an invitation, similar in meaning to "barge in."
• Butt in: This is another informal phrase that means to interrupt a conversation.

Summary:

"Barge in" is an informal verb that describes someone entering a situation or conversation without permission, often in a rude way.

Academic

Verb

1. break into a conversation
   • her husband always chimes in, even when he is not involved in the conversation
2. enter uninvited; informal
   • let's crash the party!

Synonyms

• chime in
• cut in
• put in
• butt in
• chisel in
• break in
• crash
• gate-crash