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barrel in(to)

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barrel in(to)

1. To enter someplace abruptly or aggressively, or force one's way into a place or thing. He just barreled into the meeting with no warning. Don't barrel in here talking loudly—this is a church!

2. To collide with someone or something. There's a dent in the garage door from when my son barreled into it with his bike. I rounded the corner and nearly barreled into Tara.

See also: barrel