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jump in

1 of 1verb
/ˈdʒʌmp ɪn/
Forms:jumps in,jumping in,jumped in,jumped in
1

to get involved in something without delay

  • She didn't waste any time; she jumped in and took charge of the emergency situation.
  • He's the kind of person who loves to jump in and help whenever there's a problem.
  • When a new project comes up, they're always the first to jump in and get things started.
  • The volunteers are always ready to jump in and assist during community events.
2

to interrupt a conversation or discussion to contribute one's input or thoughts

  • I wanted to make a point, so I decided to jump in and share my thoughts.
  • She didn't hesitate to jump in when she had an important question.
  • He's known for his habit of jumping in with funny anecdotes during group discussions.
  • Please don't jump in while others are speaking; wait for your turn.
  • I had to jump in with some clarifications to prevent any misunderstandings.