Meaning of the word "chip in" in English

What does "chip in" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

chip in

US /tʃɪp ɪn/

UK /tʃɪp ɪn/

contribute something, especially money, to a joint fund or effort

Example:

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Everyone decided to chip in for a gift for the boss.

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If we all chip in, we can finish this project faster.

Synonym:

contribute donate pitch in kick in put in

interrupt a conversation to add a remark

Example:

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She kept trying to chip in with her opinion.

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Let me just chip in here for a moment.

Synonym:

interject intervene cut in butt in chime in

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