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verb 
Definition:
 
1. transitive and intransitive verb interrupt: to interrupt when somebody is speaking

2. transitive and intransitive verb join middle of line: to enter a line of people by pushing in front of others who have been waiting

3. intransitive verb join traffic dangerously: to join a lane of traffic too close in front of another car so that it has to brake sharply

4. intransitive verb start to operate: to start working as part of a machine or electrical device

5. intransitive verb partner somebody already dancing: to interrupt a dancing couple and take one of them as your own partner

6. transitive verb cooking mix fat with flour: to mix shortening into flour using a metal blade

7. transitive verb allow somebody to share: to allow somebody to have a share in something, especially money ( informal )
cut us in on the profits

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