Main Entry: cut in

Function: verb

Date: 1612

intransitive verb

1 : to thrust oneself into a position between others or belonging to another
2 : to join in something suddenly <cut in on the conversation>
3 : to interrupt a dancing couple and take one as one's partner
4 : to become automatically connected or started in operation <waiting for the auxiliary motor to cut in>transitive verb 1 : to mix with cutting motions <after sifting the flour into a mixing bowl, cut the lard in>
2 : to introduce into a number, group, or sequence
3 : to connect into an electrical circuit to a mechanical apparatus so as to permit operation
4 : to include especially among those benefiting or favored <cut them in on the profits>