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pitch in

verb

Definition of pitch in

intransitive verb

1 : to begin to work
2 : to contribute to a common endeavor
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chip in, contribute, kick in

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

First Known Use of pitch in

1835, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of pitch in was in 1835

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