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.

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First, because of the huge jump in salary when Pelle Larsson’s extension kicks in for 2027-28. Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026 But as energy costs have jumped in many parts of the country over the last year — driven in part by data center development and rising gas prices amid the war with Iran — Connecticut is bucking the trend. John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 18 Sep. 2026 My youngest jumped in puddles and ran through splash pads while my oldest did cartwheels in the summer storm. Kimberly Zapata, Parents, 18 Sep. 2026 Skyrocketing health insurance costs were the main driver of a jump in last year’s budget, leading them to delay other initiatives. Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for jump in

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“Jump in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jump%20in. Accessed 21 Sep. 2026.

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