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

But something about the way Bella chimes in is different. —Aamina Inayat Khan, StyleCaster, 4 Nov. 2024

Some of her famous friends chimed in with comments on her Instagram post praising the performance. —Tommy McArdle, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024

Reyna chimed in with a heartwarming memory of getting locked out during a family gathering, showcasing how laughter and love weave through the fabric of family traditions. —Essence, 31 Oct. 2024

Some fans chimed in to show their support on social media. —Michael Saponara, Billboard, 29 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