jump in
To suddenly join in or start something without waiting.
Meanings
To enter a vehicle or body of water by jumping.
"Jump in the car — we're going to be late!"
To enter a conversation or activity suddenly, without waiting to be asked.
"Please jump in if you have any questions while I'm presenting."
To become involved in a difficult situation quickly and without hesitation.
"When the argument got out of hand, the manager jumped in to calm everyone down."
Very common in both literal (jumping into water) and figurative senses. The figurative sense is widely used in meetings, discussions, and project work. Teachers often say 'feel free to jump in' to encourage students. Also used literally with vehicles ('jump in the car').
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