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

Skubal pitched in a major-league game only 38 days after surgery, a feat that almost feels forgotten given all that has happened around him. — Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 22 July 2026

This 2024 team was one that used dynamic winger play behind a solid, dominant midfield to win a fourth European crown and it was widely expected that a similar squad would take to the pitch in North America. — Patrick Sung Cuadrado, CNN Money, 20 July 2026

France homered in the final two of his six at-bats yesterday to finish 5-for-12 with three homers, two walks and a hit by pitch in the series. — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 July 2026

He’s expected to pitch again Friday and will need to get up to about five innings and 75 pitches in the minors before returning to the big league rotation, Roberts said. — Mike Fitzpatrick, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 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