chips, chipped, chipping
to chip in
phrasal verb
Contribute money or resources to a common cause
- 1Everyone chipped in to buy a gift for the teacher.
- 2We all chipped in to help cover the cost of the party.
"To chip in" means to give a small amount of money or help with something like buying a gift or paying for a group meal. It's like everyone putting in a little bit to make sure everyone has enough.
Remember, "to chip in" is informal. In more formal situations, use "contribute" or "donate" instead. It's important to match your language to the context you're in to sound more professional.
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by the seaside
Planning a Picnic
Jessica
Hey Emily, we're planning a picnic this weekend.
Emily
Sounds fun! How can I help?
Jessica
We're all going to chip in for the food and drinks.
Emily
Great, count me in!
during a team discussion
Organizing the Team Lunch
Steven
We're planning a team lunch next week.
Jessica
Sounds great! How are we handling the expenses?
Steven
Everyone can chip in a little to cover the cost.
Jessica
Perfect, count me in!
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Similar to "to chip in":
- 1contribute
- 2donate
- 3pitch in