Chip in
verb
To contribute or give money, time, or effort to help with something.
Everyone chipped in to buy the present.
Often appears as...
- chip in for
- chip in to
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb
To say something or add your opinion in a conversation.
John chipped in with his thoughts on the movie.
Often appears as...
- chip in with
- chip in during
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb
In golf, to make a short, low shot that causes the ball to rise and then fall sharply.
He chipped in from ten yards off the green.
Often appears as...
- chip in from
- chip in on
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To contribute or give money, time, or effort to help with something.
Everyone chipped in to buy the present.
Often appears as...
- chip in for
- chip in to
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb
To say something or add your opinion in a conversation.
John chipped in with his thoughts on the movie.
Often appears as...
- chip in with
- chip in during
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb
In golf, to make a short, low shot that causes the ball to rise and then fall sharply.
He chipped in from ten yards off the green.
Often appears as...
- chip in from
- chip in on
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Informal Situations
Used in casual conversations, not for formal occasions or official documents.
Let's all chip in for pizza tonight!
Pro Tip 2/3Group Efforts
Implies collaboration or joint effort among people for a shared goal.
We all need to chip in to finish this project by Monday.
Pro Tip 3/3Volunteer Contributions
Often suggests voluntary contribution, without precise amounts or obligations.
Whenever there is a neighborhood clean-up, many residents chip in.
Pro Tip 1/3Informal Situations
Used in casual conversations, not for formal occasions or official documents.
Let's all chip in for pizza tonight!
Pro Tip 2/3Group Efforts
Implies collaboration or joint effort among people for a shared goal.
We all need to chip in to finish this project by Monday.
Pro Tip 3/3Volunteer Contributions
Often suggests voluntary contribution, without precise amounts or obligations.
Whenever there is a neighborhood clean-up, many residents chip in.
Pro Tip 1/3Informal Situations
Used in casual conversations, not for formal occasions or official documents.
Let's all chip in for pizza tonight!
Pro Tip 2/3Group Efforts
Implies collaboration or joint effort among people for a shared goal.
We all need to chip in to finish this project by Monday.
Pro Tip 3/3Volunteer Contributions
Often suggests voluntary contribution, without precise amounts or obligations.
Whenever there is a neighborhood clean-up, many residents chip in.
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