[Phrasal Verb] CHIP IN - Enhance Your English Skills with Usable Phrasal Verbs!

Contribute, often financially.

Chip in" can be used when a group of people collectively contribute towards a common goal, which often involves pooling money. For example, if coworkers are buying a gift for a colleague, someone might say, "Let's all chip in for a birthday present." It’s also used in scenarios requiring effort or information, like cooking a family meal where everyone contributes a dish or an idea.

Example Sentences

1. We all chipped in to buy a gift for Tim.

   chip in means to contribute money or effort towards something

2. Everyone in the office chipped in for the party decorations.

   everyone in the office contributed for the party decorations

3. The neighbors chipped in to help clean up the park.

   the neighbors contributed to help clean up the park