Chip in

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verb

To contribute or give money, time, or effort to help with something.

Everyone chipped in to buy the present.
Visual representation of "chip in" - To contribute or give money, time, or effort to help with something

Often appears as...

  • chip in for
  • chip in to

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Colloquial

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Informal Situations

Used in casual conversations, not for formal occasions or official documents.

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Let's all chip in for pizza tonight!
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Group Efforts

Implies collaboration or joint effort among people for a shared goal.

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We all need to chip in to finish this project by Monday.
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Volunteer Contributions

Often suggests voluntary contribution, without precise amounts or obligations.

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Whenever there is a neighborhood clean-up, many residents chip in.
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