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barge in on

phrasal verb

Definition of barge in on

: to suddenly and rudely interrupt or disturb (something or someone)
  • I was getting angry because she kept barging in on our conversation.

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barge play

  1. : any of various boats: such as

  2. : a roomy usually flat-bottomed boat used chiefly for the transport of goods on inland waterways and usually propelled by towing

  3. : a large motorboat supplied to the flag officer of a flagship

  1. : to carry by barge

  2. : to move ponderously or clumsily

  3. : to thrust oneself heedlessly or unceremoniously

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