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Definition |
a shared effort with money |
Examples |
1) We all decided to chip in for
Shasha's birthday gift, so we were able to get her something really
special.
2) The company chipped in to pay for
the employee's medical expenses. |
Etymology |
The term originated from the idea of
physically chipping off a small piece (or "chip") of something,
symbolizing a small contribution that collectively adds up to a larger
whole. |
Synonyms |
pitch in, participate, donate |
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