chip in
phrasal verbchip in (with something) (informal)
- to join in or interrupt a conversation; to add something to a conversation or discussion
- Pete and Anne chipped in with suggestions.
- + speech ‘That's different,’ she chipped in.
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- (also chip in something)to give some money so that a group of people can buy something together synonym contribute
- If everyone chips in we'll be able to buy her a really nice present.
- We each chipped in (with) £5.