1 C1 idiomatic formal
(Archaic/literary) To interrupt a conversation by suddenly saying something.
"'That is not entirely accurate,' he struck in, causing everyone to turn and look at him."
strike in
C1 formal intransitive
To interrupt a conversation by suddenly adding a remark.
In plain English
To suddenly say something and interrupt a conversation that is already happening.
What does "strike in" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To strike (deliver something suddenly) into a conversation — metaphorical.
Actually means
To suddenly say something and interrupt a conversation that is already happening.
Usage tip
Largely archaic and found mainly in older literary texts. Modern equivalents are 'cut in,' 'break in,' or 'interject.' Unlikely to be used in everyday contemporary speech.
Words that pair with "strike in"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
conversation discussion remark sharply suddenly
How to conjugate "strike in"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
strike in
I/you/we/they
3rd person
strikes in
he/she/it
Past simple
striked in
yesterday
Past participle
striked in
have + pp
-ing form
striking in
continuous
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