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

Sandoval hasn’t pitched in a big league game since June 2024, and while his role on this year’s Red Sox club remains unclear, Cora said earlier this month that he is being built up as a starter. —Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 19 Apr. 2026

But how much money the Royals, controlled by billionaire owner John Sherman, will pitch in is still an open question, because Sherman and the Royals have yet to announce it. —Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 19 Apr. 2026

Boyd pitched in a rehab assignment with Triple-A Iowa on Thursday, allowing three runs on four hits in 3 2/3 innings. —Andy Martinez, Chicago Tribune, 18 Apr. 2026

The Dodgers acquired the 27-year-old McDermott from the Baltimore Orioles in a trade for right-hander Axel Perez, a 20-year-old who pitched in the Dominican Summer League last year. —Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 18 Apr. 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