DictionarybargeForceful movement
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

Similar words

intrude
Does not necessarily suggest forceful physical movement.
burst
Suggests sudden entry rather than necessarily rude intrusion.