pitch in
Britishverb
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to cooperate or contribute
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to begin energetically
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Set to work vigorously, as in We pitched right in and started mowing the field . [ Colloquial ; second half of 1800s]
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Join forces with others; help, cooperate. For example, We were hoping you'd pitch in and sort the books . Also see pitch into .
Example Sentences
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Pitch in $5 to help this campaign fly.
From The Guardian • Oct. 7, 2020
Pitch in at a festival, and hang out after your shift.
From Washington Post • May 28, 2018
In fact, Harvey’s most recent piece, “I Will Pitch in the Playoffs,” was only 307 words; actually, maybe he’s on a “word count.”
From Washington Post • Nov. 8, 2015
John Winthrop's paper, "Of the Manner of Making Tar and Pitch in New England," prepared for Britain's Royal Society, was the first report from America to any scientific body.
From Time Magazine Archive
Pitch in, folks! it ain’t much, but you’re welcome.
From Girl Alone by Austin, Anne
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