Pronunciation: /bɑːrdʒ ɪn/
noun a large flat-bottomed boat, typically used for carrying goods on canals and rivers
A1 I don't like it when people barge in without knocking.
A2 She always barges in on our conversations without being invited.
B1 The boss tends to barge in on meetings unannounced.
B2 It's important to respect people's privacy and not barge in on their personal space.
C1 The journalist tried to barge in on the press conference to get an exclusive interview.
C2 The security guard prevented the unauthorized individual from barging in to the restricted area.
verb to intrude or interrupt abruptly and without invitation
A1 Please knock before you barge in.
A2 I accidentally barge in on my roommate while she was changing.
B1 It's rude to barge in on a conversation without being invited.
B2 The boss tends to barge in on meetings unannounced.
C1 He always barge in with his opinions without considering others.
C2 The paparazzi tried to barge in on the celebrity's private event.
formal It is considered impolite to barge in on a meeting without knocking first.
informal Don't just barge in without asking if it's okay.
slang Why did you have to barge in on our conversation like that?
figurative The loud music seemed to barge in on the peaceful atmosphere of the park.
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