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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At the same time, you have resentments towards his sister who you believe — rightly or wrongly — that she should pitch in and help.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 17, 2026
Since June the tiny west African nation has been hobbled by prolonged blackouts, which have reached a fever pitch in recent weeks, right at the peak of the hot season.
From Barron's ● Sep. 17, 2026
Though England won the opener comfortably, their bowlers were unthreatening on a flat pitch in Leicester and struggled to take consistent wickets without Lauren Bell and Sophie Ecclestone, who are resting for the series.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
Gavin Stone could potentially pitch in September, according to Roberts.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026
We all have to pitch in whether we like it or not.
From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan
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