pitch in
Definition
Verb: 1. To begin to work or contribute energetically and cooperatively, especially alongside others. 2. To contribute something (such as money, effort, or help) to a common cause or task.
Usage
The verb "pitch in" is used to describe joining an effort and helping, often spontaneously and with enthusiasm. It implies a collaborative spirit. It is an intransitive phrasal verb but can be followed by a prepositional phrase starting with "with" to specify the contribution (e.g., pitch in with money, pitch in with the cleaning).
Examples
- Everyone needs to pitch in to finish this project on time. (Everyone needs to contribute their effort.)
- When they saw the mess, they all pitched in to clean it up. (They all started helping to clean.)
- We're collecting money for a gift; would you like to pitch in? (Would you like to contribute some money?)
- She pitched in with a great idea that solved our problem. (She contributed a helpful idea.)
Advanced Usage
- "to pitch in and help": This is a very common collocation that emphasizes the helpful nature of the action.
- Neighbors pitched in and helped the family after the storm.
- The phrasal verb can be used in various tenses by conjugating the verb "pitch":
- Past: They pitched in yesterday.
- Present Continuous: She is pitching in right now.
- Future: We will pitch in tomorrow.
Variants and Related Words
- Pitch (verb): While "pitch" alone has many meanings (to throw, to set up a tent, the angle of a roof), in the context of contribution, it relates to the idea of "tossing in" your share.
- Contribute (verb): A more formal synonym.
- Chip in (phrasal verb): A very close synonym, often used specifically for contributing money.
- We all chipped in to buy a present.
Synonyms
- Contribute
- Help out
- Lend a hand
- Join in
- Do one's part
Related Phrasal Verbs
- Chip in: As noted above, this is nearly identical in meaning, with a strong association to financial contributions.
- If we all chip in a few dollars, we can get a nice gift.
Related Idioms
- Pull one's weight: To do one's fair share of the work.
- For the team to succeed, everyone must pull their weight. (This is similar to "pitch in" but focuses on an ongoing responsibility rather than a spontaneous act.)
- Lend a hand: To offer help.
- Can you lend a hand with these boxes? (This is an offer of help, while "pitch in" often describes the act of already helping.)
Verb
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The food was placed on the table and the children pitched in
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