jump in
phrasal verb
jumped in; jumping in; jumps in
informal
: to say something about a subject that another person is already talking about : to join a conversation
Jump in if you have any questions.
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By the time Grant and her husband grabbed their bags, collected Gordy and jumped in the car, their neighbor’s house was on fire.
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Cheri Mossburg, CNN Money, 26 Nov. 2025
The jump in goods prices was the biggest since February 2024, according to BLS data.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 25 Nov. 2025
More Americans are falling behind in their utility payments due to rising energy prices, alongside a jump in costs for other essentials, ranging from child care to housing.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 25 Nov. 2025
On this particular night, Radcliffe jumped in on the fun, joining Broadway vets including Jasmine Amy Rogers, Justin Cooley, Lilli Cooper, Philippe Arroyo and Glee alum Kevin McHale in the riotously funny crowd-favorite.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 25 Nov. 2025
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Cheri Mossburg, CNN Money, 26 Nov. 2025
The jump in goods prices was the biggest since February 2024, according to BLS data.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 25 Nov. 2025
More Americans are falling behind in their utility payments due to rising energy prices, alongside a jump in costs for other essentials, ranging from child care to housing.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 25 Nov. 2025
On this particular night, Radcliffe jumped in on the fun, joining Broadway vets including Jasmine Amy Rogers, Justin Cooley, Lilli Cooper, Philippe Arroyo and Glee alum Kevin McHale in the riotously funny crowd-favorite.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 25 Nov. 2025
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“Jump in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jump%20in. Accessed 4 Dec. 2025.
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