Definition chip in in British English

chip in phrasal verb

phrasal verb

to add something to someone else's conversation

Example

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

Synonyms and related words

interrupt intervene break in

Explore Thesaurus

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.

Synonyms and related words

disburse spend pay

Explore Thesaurus