cut in

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

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