chime in

verb

chimed in; chiming in; chimes in

intransitive verb

1

: to combine harmoniously

the artist's illustrations chime in perfectly with the text

—Book Production

2

: to break into a conversation or discussion especially to express an opinion

transitive verb

: to remark while chiming in

Synonyms

• break in
• chip in [chiefly British]
• cut in
• interpose
• interrupt
• intrude

Examples of chime in in a Sentence

“I don't like that show at all,” my friend chimed in

unfortunately, his views on child rearing don't chime in with those of his new wife, who has two children from a previous marriage

Recent Examples on the Web

Dog owners chimed in noting that the little helper picks up a a lot of pet hair. —Maggie Horton, People.com, 18 Oct. 2024

This album did with everyone there for the majority of the sessions, everyone chiming in, adding their own flavor to it. —Frank Digiacomo, Billboard, 17 Oct. 2024

The other Barbara chimed in, noting that there is a message behind the sparkle other than celebrating pride. —Reia Li, The Arizona Republic, 16 Oct. 2024

Vance talked over both moderators about an asylum application, with Walz chiming in to fact-check Vance, resulting in both candidates' mics being muted. —Riley Hoffman, ABC News, 1 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1681, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1

Kids Definition

chime in

verb

: to break into or join in a conversation or discussion