pipe up
Chime in vocally
To pipe up is to speak up, especially after a period of silence or when adding to a conversation already underway: She hadn't said anything all meeting, then suddenly piped up with a suggestion.
The phrase suggests a voice cutting through, often unexpectedly or assertively.
It can carry a slightly impertinent tone: Don't pipe up unless you have something useful to say.
Insert remarks abruptly
- cut inInterrupt or intrude suddenly
- butt inInterject without welcome
- break inUnlawful entry
- intrudeEnter uninvited
heckle · blurt out · disrupt · interrupt · barge in · horn in · jump in · object
Sound from throat
- chime inEnter a discussion
- interjectInsert remarks abruptly
- contributeGive to a collective
- participateTake an active role
offer · suggest · input · share · announce · declare · state · mention
Fortitude facing danger
- confidenceSelf-assurance or trust
- boldnessFearless readiness to act
- audacityBrazen, reckless daring
- gumptionSpirited practical courage
initiative · forthrightness · nerve · daring · assertiveness · fearlessness · bravery · guts
interject
Insert remarks abruptly
intrude · heckle · blurt out · disrupt · interrupt · barge in · horn in · jump in · object · challenge
voice
Sound from throat
- chime inEnter a discussion
- interjectInsert remarks abruptly
- contributeGive to a collective
participate · offer · suggest · input · share · announce · declare · state · mention · express
courage
Fortitude facing danger
- confidenceSelf-assurance or trust
- boldnessFearless readiness to act
- audacityBrazen, reckless daring
gumption · initiative · forthrightness · nerve · daring · assertiveness · fearlessness · bravery · guts · outspokenness
notice
Become aware of
- chime ininterject, interrupt, butt in, cut in, jump in
- music expressionsmusic to my ears, in tune, out of tune, play it by ear, strike a chord
- speaking upspeak out, speak freely, voice, give voice, have a say
- join injoin in, participate, take part, get involved, pitch in
pipe upkeep quiet
Remain silent
hold one's tongue · clam up · shut up · remain silent · say nothing
pipe uppipe down
Command to be silent
quiet down · hush · murmur · whisper · speak softly
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