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

Social media users question Rubio's gift When the video of Rubio giving Leo the crystal football began circulating, social media users took the opportunity to chime in, with many questioning the secretary of state's gift. —Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 7 May 2026

Rubin plays the cute and innocent Dottie, Cary and Luis’ younger child, who remains largely quiet amid the family’s chaos but picks her moments to chime in with the unwitting comedic timing only a small child can have. —Matt Grobar, Deadline, 6 May 2026

The two brothers chimed in, replying that both were Travis. —Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026

Also, a few days ago one of your readers chimed in with his top 5 Kevin Costner movies. —Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1681, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1

Rhymes for chime in

• caiman
• hymen
• liman
• thymine

Kids Definition

chime in

verb

: to break into or join in a conversation or discussion