Barge in
verb
To enter a place or situation abruptly or without invitation.
He always tends to barge in without knocking first.
Often appears as...
- barge in unannounced
- barge in rudely
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb
To interrupt a conversation or activity.
Sorry to barge in, but I have a question about our project.
Often appears as...
- barge in mid-conversation
- barge in with a question
verb
To enter a place or situation abruptly or without invitation.
He always tends to barge in without knocking first.
Often appears as...
- barge in unannounced
- barge in rudely
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb
To interrupt a conversation or activity.
Sorry to barge in, but I have a question about our project.
Often appears as...
- barge in mid-conversation
- barge in with a question
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Abrupt Entrance
Use when someone enters a room or conversation quickly and without consideration, often interrupting others.
While everyone was quietly studying, Jake would just barge in and start talking loudly.
Pro Tip 2/3Lack of Manners
It implies a person is being rude or inconsiderate by not following social etiquette.
She barged in during the meeting and didn't even apologize for disrupting.
Pro Tip 3/3Impulsive Action
Suggests that the action of entering was done on impulse, without thought or permission.
In his excitement, he barged in the room without waiting for our cue.
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