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Definition chip in in American English

chip in phrasal verb

phrasal verb
1

if people chip in, they each give some money to help pay for something

Example

The three of us chipped in and bought the boat for Dad.

Example

The state of Ohio chipped in $700,000 for the project.

Synonyms and related words
disburse spend pay
2

to add something to someone else's conversation

Example

I'd just like to chip in, Bill, if I may.

Example

"Give her a kiss, Robbie," chipped in one of the photographers.

Synonyms and related words
interrupt intervene break in
Definition chip in in American English