Phrase guide

pitch in

verb · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To help out; lend assistance; contribute; to do one's part to help.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic, intransitive, transitive

Examples

  • If we all pitch in, we can raise enough money for the renovation of the church.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To begin briskly.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: intransitive

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

verb

Meaning 3

eat heartily

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • The food was placed on the table and the children pitched in

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: dig in

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: eat

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Polish: dokładać się — Translations
  • Polish: dołożyć się — Translations
  • Spanish: arrimar el hombro — Translations
  • Vietnamese: góp tay — Translations