Meaning
The phrasal verb pitch in means to contribute effort, time, or resources to help achieve something, often as part of a group effort. It can also mean to join in and start participating actively.
Grammar and Usage
- Part of speech: Phrasal verb (intransitive)
- Structure: subject + pitch in (+ with something)
- Often used in informal spoken English.
- Can be followed by “with” + noun to specify what is being contributed.
Examples of usage patterns:
- Everyone pitched in to help clean up.
- She pitched in with some great ideas.
Common Phrases
- pitch in together – make a joint effort.
- pitch in with suggestions – contribute ideas.
- pitch in to help – volunteer effort to support someone.
Collocations
- pitch in money
- pitch in time
- pitch in with ideas
- pitch in to help
- pitch in to clean up
Examples
- If we all pitch in, we can finish painting the house today.
- Everyone pitched in with a few dollars to buy a farewell gift.
- The kids pitched in to help set the table before dinner.
- She always pitches in when there’s extra work to do.
- Neighbors pitched in to support the family after the fire.
- The volunteers pitched in with their time and energy.
- Let’s all pitch in and make this event a success.
- He pitched in by carrying the heavy boxes upstairs.
Synonyms or Related
- contribute
- help out
- chip in
- participate
- join in
Antonym
- hold back
- withdraw
- neglect
- ignore