pitch in

verb

pitched in; pitching in; pitches in

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
Recent Examples on the Web The concern of missing out on the giveaway could prompt fans to leave before the end of the final MLB pitch in Oakland. Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 20 Sep. 2024 Although private industry pays most of the reserve’s cost, Australia has pitched in with hundred of millions in government funding. Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2024 Zoom in: Originally pitched in 2022 under the name The Yard, Embargo will use shipping containers to create a three-level dining and gathering space, with room for lounges and covered seating. Zachery Eanes, Axios, 16 Sep. 2024 That means right-hander Landon Knack will pitch in Friday’s series opener while making his 10th career start. Doug Padilla, Orange County Register, 11 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for pitch in 

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Word History

First Known Use

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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Cite this Entry

“Pitch in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pitch%20in. Accessed 25 Sep. 2024.

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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