pitch in

verb

pitched in; pitching in; pitches in
Synonyms of pitch innext

intransitive verb

1
: to begin to work
2
: to contribute to a common endeavor

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everyone at the office pitched in to buy a gift for the soon-to-be-wed couple
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Angels starter Ryan Johnson managed to give up one run in five innings despite issuing four of his five walks and throwing 60 of his 88 pitches in the first two innings. — Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026 Orioles’ first baseman Pete Alonso was hit on the side of the helmet with a pitch in the eighth. — ABC News, 30 Aug. 2026 The 33-year-old right-hander has not pitched in the major leagues since shortly before undergoing Tommy John surgery in October 2024. — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026 They all pitch in at the annual summer festival and are planning to hold urban gardening workshops on the rooftop for students at the elementary school across the street. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pitch in

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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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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