chime in

verb

chimed in; chiming in; chimes in

intransitive verb

1

: to combine harmoniously

… the artist's illustrations chime in perfectly with the text.

—Book Production

2

: to break into a conversation or discussion especially to express an opinion

transitive verb

: to remark while chiming in

Synonyms of chime in

• interrupt
• cut in

Examples of chime in in a Sentence

“I don't like that show at all,” my friend chimed in

unfortunately, his views on child rearing don't chime in with those of his new wife, who has two children from a previous marriage

Recent Examples on the Web

By calling for the early review, the FCC allowed petitioners and ordinary residents to chime in on the stations’ operations and ABC network programming. — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026

Yeoh, 63, chimed in to say that the series is a lesson on love and kindness being the center point for humanity. — Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026

Other blue checks chimed in on Four Winds’ new IG post (the original was deleted by Instagram, the store’s social media handler told the New York Times). — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 29 July 2026

Candace Owens, who often forgets that misogyny applies to her, too, chimed in on their behalf. — Pat Beall, Sun Sentinel, 25 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1681, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1

Rhymes for chime in

• caiman
• hymen
• liman

Kids Definition

chime in

verb

: to break into or join in a conversation or discussion