step/jam in; interfere; get involved
Meanings
2 senses · 7 examplesverb
to step in; to jam/squeeze oneself into a space
informalLiterally means 'to insert one's foot,' often used in the negative to indicate there's no room to fit in.
The train car is so crowded I don't even have room to squeeze in.
The living room was full of guests; there was nowhere for newcomers to stand.
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The study is so piled with books it's almost impossible to step inside.
verb
to interfere; to get involved; to meddle in
informalFiguratively means to involve oneself in an affair, often where one is not welcome or needed. Can carry a negative connotation of unwanted interference.
This is a matter between husband and wife; why should an outsider get involved?
He always wants to meddle in the company's internal affairs to show his power.
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This project already has someone in charge; you don't need to stick your nose in.
Their cooperation is going smoothly, and they don't want a third party interfering.