jump in

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.

Examples of jump in in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
That’s because the root causes of the recent jump in bond yields—especially massive debt and deficits—are not priorities among most lawmakers. Jason Ma, Fortune, 23 Aug. 2026 The two went through individual drills but did not participate in team drills until McCaffrey jumped in toward the end of practice. Matt Barrows, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026 There was an almost immediate reaction, which included a dollar sell-off, and a jump in the value of gold and bitcoin as investors moved toward alternative assets. Michelle Chapman, Los Angeles Times, 22 Aug. 2026 Shakur apparently tried to jump in the backseat while Knight was ducking out of the way, Davis continued. Taylor Romine, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for jump in

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Jump in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jump%20in. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster