pitch in

verb

pitched in; pitching in; pitches in

intransitive verb

1

: to begin to work

2

: to contribute to a common endeavor

Synonyms of pitch in

• contribute

Examples of pitch in in a Sentence

everyone at the office pitched in to buy a gift for the soon-to-be-wed couple

Recent Examples on the Web

All three players pitched in with two catches each, while Favors also recorded a 22-yard touchdown for his first as a Bronco. — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 11 Oct. 2026

Grothe says changes to SNAP and Medicaid benefits, a difficult job market and rising costs are driving more people to her Sunday table, and less of them can afford to pitch in. — Olivia Young, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026

Murphy pitched in the low minors for two organizations and for two independent teams before retiring to become a college coach at Maryville, Claremont-Mudd, Notre Dame and Arizona State. — Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026

But employers, relatives, friends, local governments and philanthropic groups can also pitch in. — Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1835, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for pitch in

• kitchen
• kitchin
• cowichan

Kids Definition

pitch in

verb

1

: to begin to work

2

: to contribute to a common task

all the students pitched in to make the dance a success