barge in
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle in
Meanings
Enter a place rudely without permission
Why “in”? You reach a place and become present there. The train gets in, you check in, or the news comes in.
“He barged in during the meeting.”
“A reporter barged in after the speech.”
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Sink In connects verbs by particle pattern, contrast pairs, and shared base verbs.
ask in
Same in pattern: arrival
Invite someone to enter your home
break in
Same in pattern: arrival
Enter a building illegally by force
bring in
Same in pattern: arrival
Introduce someone or something into a discussion or organisation; Earn money for a person or business; Introduce a new law, system or rule; Deliver a verdict in a court
burst in
Same in pattern: arrival
Enter a place suddenly and forcefully
call in
Same in pattern: arrival
Visit a place briefly, often on the way somewhere; Phone a workplace or radio station; Ask experts or professionals to come and help; Demand the return of money lent
cash in
Same in pattern: arrival
Take advantage of a situation for profit
check in
Same in pattern: arrival
Register at a hotel, airport or event; Hand over luggage to be loaded onto a plane; Briefly contact someone to update them
come in
Same in pattern: arrival
Enter a room or building; Arrive at a destination; Become available, fashionable or in season; Have a useful function or role; (of money or income) be received; Finish a race in a particular position
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