chip in
verb
chipped in; chipping in; chips in
1
transitive + intransitive
: contribute
chip in five dollars
everyone chipped in for the gift
2
Examples of chip in in a Sentence
we all chipped in and bought flowers for the secretaries
forgive me in chipping in like this, but I think I know a better way to get to Trafalgar Square
Recent Examples on the Web
Friday was highlighted by a stunning chip in birdie at the sixth and an approach that stopped on a dime two holes later that delighted patrons.
—
Jack Bantock, CNN, 12 Apr. 2024
Although semiconductors were invented in the U.S., the country produces less than 10% of chips in the world today — none of which are among the most advanced ones made by TSMC abroad.
—Britney Nguyen, Quartz, 8 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for chip in 
Jack Bantock, CNN, 12 Apr. 2024
Although semiconductors were invented in the U.S., the country produces less than 10% of chips in the world today — none of which are among the most advanced ones made by TSMC abroad.
—Britney Nguyen, Quartz, 8 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for chip in
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'chip in.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Dictionary Entries Near chip in
Cite this Entry
“Chip in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chip%20in. Accessed 4 May. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share