chime in

verb

1. to join in or interrupt (a conversation), esp repeatedly and unwelcomely

2. to voice agreement

Idioms and Phrases

Join in harmoniously or in unison, either literally (with music) or figuratively (joining a conversation to express agreement). For example, In this passage I want the altos to chime in with the tenors , or When Mary agreed, her sister chimed in that she'd join her . The literal usage was first recorded in 1681, the figurative in 1838.

chime in with . Be in agreement or compatible with, as in His views chime in with the paper's editorial stance . [Early 1700s]

Example Sentences

And then someone would start talking, someone else would chime in, and the quiet of the barn would gradually be overtaken by conversations like these.

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His brother chimed in to say that the coaster should be made of wood to add some “shakiness” into the mix.

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Bill Essayli chimed in on social media soon after: “I urge California public officials to moderate their rhetoric toward federal law enforcement. Encouraging resistance to federal agents can lead to deadly consequences.”

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Other Food Network stars also chimed in with tributes in the comments responding to the announcement.

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The International Monetary Fund was the latest to chime in this week.

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