pitch in

verb

pitched in; pitching in; pitches in
Synonyms of pitch innext

intransitive verb

1
: to begin to work
2
: to contribute to a common endeavor

Examples of pitch in in a Sentence

everyone at the office pitched in to buy a gift for the soon-to-be-wed couple
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Ezra Ausar pitched in with 14 points and nine rebounds. Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2026 Lions Clubs and community members from across the region pitched in. Jessica Riley, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2026 The farmers also pitched in with efforts of their own, including adjusting fertilizer methods, controlling soil erosion and increasing on-site water retention. Amy Green, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026 Users can also change the reference pitch in 1-Hz increments, and opt to tune with a capo on. New Atlas, 9 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pitch in

Word History

First Known Use

1835, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of pitch in was in 1835

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“Pitch in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pitch%20in. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.

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
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