edge in
/ɛdʒ ɪn/
VERB
1. Moving into a crowded or restricted space
To move gradually, carefully, or with some difficulty into a limited, crowded, or occupied space or position.
1.1. Entering a crowded space
Used when someone or something manages to move into a crowded area or find room among people or objects, often by moving carefully or squeezing through a narrow opening.
Synonyms
- squeeze in
- slip in
- sneak in
- crowd in
- wedge in
- shove in
- cram in
Antonyms
- withdraw
- leave
- exit
- move out
Examples
- Despite the crowded room, she managed to edge in and find a seat near the front.
- The small boat tried to edge in between the larger vessels at the crowded harbor.
Related Words
- congestion
- crowding
- narrow space
- positioning
- access
- entry
1.2. Joining a group or activity
Used when someone gradually or discreetly finds an opportunity to become part of an existing group, gathering, or activity.
Synonyms
- infiltrate
- slip in
- sneak in
- muscle in
- worm in
- get in with
Antonyms
- withdraw
- leave
- exclude
- expel
- reject
Examples
- The new player tried to edge in among the seasoned athletes during practice.
- She gradually edged in among the other members of the group.
Related Words
- participation
- involvement
- membership
- integration
- social interaction
- inclusion
VERB
2. Interrupting or contributing to a conversation
To insert oneself into an ongoing conversation or discussion, often by making a comment or expressing an opinion when an opportunity arises.
2.1. Interjecting comments into a discussion
Used when someone attempts to contribute remarks, opinions, or observations to an ongoing conversation, particularly when others are already speaking.
Synonyms
- interject
- butt in
- cut in
- chime in
- barge in
- horn in
- break in
- intrude
Antonyms
- stay silent
- leave alone
- withhold
- withdraw
Examples
- He attempted to edge in some comments during the heated debate, but the discussion moved too quickly.
- She edged in a brief remark while the others were discussing the proposal.
Related Words
- interruption
- discussion
- conversation
- comment
- observation
- participation
VERB
3. Inserting or introducing something
To add, introduce, or incorporate something into an existing arrangement, discussion, document, or process, often by finding an opportunity to fit it in.
3.1. Introducing ideas or proposals
Used when someone manages to introduce an idea, suggestion, or proposal into an ongoing discussion or decision-making process.
Synonyms
- introduce
- insert
- work in
- put in
- inject
- interpose
- interject
Antonyms
Examples
- As the meeting progressed, she found an opportunity to edge in her proposal for consideration.
- He edged in a suggestion about improving the project before the discussion ended.
Related Words
- proposal
- suggestion
- recommendation
- discussion
- consideration
- deliberation
3.2. Adding material or information
Used when additional information, content, or material is fitted into an existing text, arrangement, or structure without substantially changing its overall organization.
Synonyms
- add
- append
- insert
- inset
- interpolate
- intercalate
- interline
- work into
Antonyms
Examples
- The editor edged in a few additional details to clarify the report.
- She edged in some extra information without disrupting the original presentation.
Related Words
- addition
- supplement
- insertion
- amendment
- incorporation
- modification