WordValechip in
to contribute
In more detail
1. (verb) to contribute money or help, often when several people share the cost or effort
2. (verb) to interrupt a conversation by making a remark
Examples
- 1. Everyone chipped in $10 to buy a gift for the teacher.
- 2. He chipped in with a helpful suggestion during the meeting.
How to use chip in
This phrasal verb is used informally to mean either contributing money or resources toward a shared expense, or interrupting a conversation to add a comment. It implies a voluntary, often collaborative action and is common in both social and professional contexts, though slightly more casual than 'contribute' or 'interject' alone.
Common phrases
- chip in money
- chip in with
- chip in for a gift
- chip in and say
- everyone chips in
Synonyms
contribute · pitch in · share the cost · help out · interject
Word family
chips in · chipped in · chipping in
A common mistake
Learners sometimes use 'chip in' with 'to' incorrectly (e.g., 'chip in to the discussion') instead of the correct 'chip in with' or simply 'chip in'.
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