chip in
verb
chipped in; chipping in; chips in
transitive + intransitive verb
1
transitive + intransitive : contribute
chip in five dollars
everyone chipped in for the gift
2
intransitive, chiefly British : chime in sense 2
Synonyms
- contribute
- kick in
- pitch in
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Example Sentences
we all chipped in and bought flowers for the secretaries forgive me in chipping in like this, but I think I know a better way to get to Trafalgar Square
Recent Examples on the Web Scharping also has the ability to chip in as a tackle. 
Charlie Goldsmith, The Enquirer, 1 Sep. 2022 The Dutch government declared a national water shortage Wednesday caused by the hot, dry summer that is parching much of Europe, and formed a national team to draw up measures to manage supplies, while asking the public to also chip in with savings. BostonGlobe.com, 3 Aug. 2022 On the 18th, McIlroy needed to chip in for eagle to force a playoff but his shot went past the hole. The Salt Lake Tribune, 17 July 2022 Some of those people are subscribers who chip in $2 a month for the ability to play an unlimited number of games. New York Times, 7 July 2022 Plus, your current workers will appreciate the opportunity to chip in. Nancy Marshall, Forbes, 6 July 2022 Once Winker himself confirmed the pie had arrived, Dill made a point to show her appreciation for the successful delivery by sharing Singh's Venmo information and encouraging Mariners fans to chip in for a tip. Steve Gardner, USA TODAY, 27 June 2022 His wife offered to sell her jewelry to raise money, but his mother refused to chip in. Jonathan Kirsch, Washington Post, 3 June 2022 Because rents have failed to cover the full cost of operating the market in recent years, the city’s general fund has had to chip in to cover costs. Courtney Astolfi, cleveland, 21 Mar. 2022 See More
Charlie Goldsmith, The Enquirer, 1 Sep. 2022 The Dutch government declared a national water shortage Wednesday caused by the hot, dry summer that is parching much of Europe, and formed a national team to draw up measures to manage supplies, while asking the public to also chip in with savings. BostonGlobe.com, 3 Aug. 2022 On the 18th, McIlroy needed to chip in for eagle to force a playoff but his shot went past the hole. The Salt Lake Tribune, 17 July 2022 Some of those people are subscribers who chip in $2 a month for the ability to play an unlimited number of games. New York Times, 7 July 2022 Plus, your current workers will appreciate the opportunity to chip in. Nancy Marshall, Forbes, 6 July 2022 Once Winker himself confirmed the pie had arrived, Dill made a point to show her appreciation for the successful delivery by sharing Singh's Venmo information and encouraging Mariners fans to chip in for a tip. Steve Gardner, USA TODAY, 27 June 2022 His wife offered to sell her jewelry to raise money, but his mother refused to chip in. Jonathan Kirsch, Washington Post, 3 June 2022 Because rents have failed to cover the full cost of operating the market in recent years, the city’s general fund has had to chip in to cover costs. Courtney Astolfi, cleveland, 21 Mar. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1861, in the meaning defined at sense 1
chipping in
verb
1
as in contributing
to make a donation as part of a group effort we all chipped in and bought flowers for the secretaries Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- contributing
- pitching in
- kicking in
- donating
- doling (out)
- presenting
- bestowing
- providing
- awarding
- furnishing
- conferring
- giving
- affording
- endowing
2
as in interrupting
chiefly British to cause a disruption in a conversation or discussion forgive me in chipping in like this, but I think I know a better way to get to Trafalgar Square Synonyms & Similar Words
- interrupting
- cutting in
- breaking in
- chiming in
- horning in
- putting in
- intruding
- interposing
- bothering
- adding
- barging (in)
- contributing