crowd in on
To join when not wanted; to force one's way into a situation where one is unwelcome.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Please do not crowd in on our private conversation.”
“I wanted some time alone, but my neighbors kept crowding in on my space.”
“The intrusive paparazzi continued to crowd in on the celebrity, despite her clear requests for privacy and personal distance.”
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beat the crowd
To arrive at a location or complete a task before a large group of people do so.
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crowd sail
To carry an unusual amount of sail in an attempt to accelerate the speed of a vessel.
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follow the crowd
To conform to majority beliefs, opinions, or practices.
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shout fire in a crowded theater
To say something which is not protected by the First Amendment's right to freedom of speech because it would incite violence, panic or lawlessness.
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work the crowd
To work the room, or to do the equivalent with an outdoor audience.
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wrong crowd
A group of people deemed to have a negative influence on a person's behavior; a bad crowd.
Last updated August 10, 2026