barging
Pronunciation: [ˈbɑrdʒɪŋ]
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Learn how to use barging in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.
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She was barging into the room with a big smile on her face.
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He wasn't barging into the party; he politely waited for his turn.
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Why are you barging into the classroom without knocking?
How to pronounce barging
Pronunciation: [ˈbɑrdʒɪŋ]
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Context: “social interaction”
(verb) to interrupt or join a conversation or situation in a way that is not polite. Imagine you're talking to your friends and someone suddenly jumps in without being invited.
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He started barging into the conversation with his ideas.
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She didn't go barging into their discussion, understanding it wasn't the right time.
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Do you think it's okay to be barging into other people's conversations?