interrupt someone who is speaking
Please don't cut in while I'm explaining the instructions.
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suddenly drive in front of another vehicle
A car cut in right in front of me on the highway, and I had to brake hard.
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1. interrupt someone who is speaking
B1neutralspoken
To start speaking while someone else is talking, usually without waiting for them to finish.
Please don't cut in while I'm explaining the instructions.
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B2neutralboth
To move your vehicle quickly in front of another car, often without enough space or warning.
A car cut in right in front of me on the highway, and I had to brake hard.
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