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chip in

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌtʃɪp ˈɪn/

chip in means: To help by giving money or doing a share of the work.

verb

CONTRIBUTEB1

To help by giving money or doing a share of the work.

  • Everyone chipped in for lunch.
  • Could you chip in five pounds?
  • We all chipped in to clean the hall.

How to use it: chip in for something (We all chipped in for a birthday present.); chip in with something (She chipped in with some money.); chip in something (Each guest chipped in ten pounds.)

Similar words: contribute, help out

Common phrases: chip in money, chip in for something, chip in towards something

phrase

CONTRIBUTEB1

To help with a shared task or give part of the money needed.

  • Everyone chipped in for dinner.
  • Can you chip in to help us paint?
  • The neighbours chipped in and bought a new bench.

How to use it: chip in for something (Everyone chipped in for the meal.); chip in to do something (We chipped in to get the room ready.)

Similar words: contribute, help out

Common phrases: chip in for something, chip in to help, chip in something, chip in ten pounds

Questions about chip in

What does chip in mean?

To help by giving money or doing a share of the work.

What is chip in in other languages?

Türkçe: katkıda bulunmak · Español: contribuir · Français: contribuer · Deutsch: beitragen · Italiano: contribuire · 日本語: 出し合う

How do you pronounce chip in?

It is pronounced /ˌtʃɪp ˈɪn/.

How do you use chip in in a sentence?

Everyone chipped in for lunch. Could you chip in five pounds?

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