Chime in Meaning in English
expression
ˈtʃaɪm/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn
CHYM-IN
tʃˈaɪm/ /ˈɪn
CHYM-IN
Definition
To join a conversation, especially by adding a comment or opinion, usually unexpectedly or without invitation.
Usage & Nuances
'Chime in' is informal and friendly, often used when someone adds their thoughts to a group conversation. Neutral to positive; can sound rude if interrupting. Common with 'feel free to chime in', but avoid in formal writing.
Spanish: intervenir - aportar (en una conversación)Portuguese (BR): intervir - entrar na conversaPortuguese (PT): intervir - participar na conversaChinese (Simplified): 插话 - 插嘴Chinese (Traditional): 插話 - 插嘴Hindi: बीच में बोलना - राय देनाArabic: يتدخل في الحديث - يشارك في النقاشBengali: মন্তব্য করা - হঠাৎ কথা বলাRussian: вмешаться в разговор - вставить своё мнениеJapanese: 口を挟む - 会話に加わるVietnamese: xen vào - góp ý (trong cuộc trò chuyện)Korean: 끼어들다 - 대화에 참여하다Turkish: sohbete katılmak - araya girmekUrdu: بات میں دخل دیناIndonesian: ikut menimpali - menyela pembicaraan
Example Sentences
Please chime in if you have any ideas.
basic
He likes to chime in during meetings.
basic
Don’t chime in when others are talking.
basic
She suddenly chimed in with a funny story.
natural
"Feel free to chime in at any time," the teacher said.
natural
I just wanted to chime in and say you did a great job.
natural