verb
barge
To move or intrude forcefully or rudely.
He barges into the room without knocking.
Etymology
Old French barge named a boat. The verb applies the image of a large vessel pushing through to a person moving heavily, forcefully, or without regard for others.
More examples
- She resented his habit of barging into conversations.
- The crowd barged past the ticket barrier.
- Don't barge in while someone else is speaking.
Forms
barge · barges · barged · barging