strike in
C1 formal intransitive
In simple words
To suddenly say something and interrupt a conversation that is already happening.
Literal meaning: To strike (deliver something suddenly) into a conversation — metaphorical.
Meanings
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."
Usage notes
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.
Commonly used with
conversation discussion remark sharply suddenly
Forms
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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