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

In the wake of Gallagher’s being charged with domestic violence offenses, former cast members from other Below Deck franchises have chimed in on the show’s vetting standards. — Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 4 Sep. 2026

Another mom, Jenny, chimed in that the whole thing was getting a little ridiculous. — Sarah Scott, Parents, 27 Aug. 2026

The Athletic chimes in on the conversation with this Dan Wiederer-Kevin Fishbain back-and-forth. — Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Other state leaders chimed in with their own tributes and condolences. — Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 22 Aug. 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