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

Volunteers can sign up for any of the five, one-week windows,although the truly dedicated can elect to pitch in for the entire duration. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 6 Nov. 2026

Sananda Fru pitched in with 12 points, 12 rebounds and three blocks. — ABC News, 3 Nov. 2026

Employers, relatives, friends, local governments and philanthropic groups can also pitch in. — Adriana Morga, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2026

Then Rivera’s sister and nephew started pitching in a few days a week. — Judy Sutton Taylor, Chicago Tribune, 30 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