Chip into Meaning in English
expression
ˈtʃɪp/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə
CHIP IN-too, chip in-TOO, chip IN-tuh
tʃˈɪp/ /ˈɪntʊ
chip IN-too, chip IN-tuh
Definition
To give some money or help towards something, usually as part of a group effort.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and often used for group collections ('chip into a gift', 'chip into the bill'). Not about large formal contributions; means to give a share, usually money, effort, or ideas. Common in US and UK English.
Spanish: contribuir - aportar - poner dineroPortuguese (BR): contribuir - dar uma parte - ajudar financeiramentePortuguese (PT): contribuir - dar uma parte - ajudar financeiramenteChinese (Simplified): 出钱 - 捐助 - 出一份力Chinese (Traditional): 出錢 - 捐助 - 出一份力Hindi: योगदान देना - पैसे मिलाकर देनाArabic: يساهم - يشارك بالمالBengali: অংশ নেওয়া - চাঁদা দেওয়াRussian: скинуться - внести вкладJapanese: 出し合う - 協力するVietnamese: góp tiền - đóng gópKorean: 돈을 모으다 - 힘을 보태다Turkish: katkıda bulunmak - para toplamakUrdu: حصہ ڈالنا - چندہ دیناIndonesian: góp tiền - góp sức
Example Sentences
Everyone chipped into buy a birthday cake.
basic
Can you chip into the bill?
basic
We all chipped into fix the playground.
basic
Let’s all chip into get her something special for graduation.
natural
If everyone chips into, we can afford a nice dinner.
natural
He didn’t chip into, but he still came to the party.
natural