pitch in
Third Person
pitches in
Present Participle
pitching in
Past Tense
pitched in
Past Participle
pitched in
1
to eat eagerly and in large amounts
- As soon as the buffet was opened, guests started to pitch in.
- The team pitched in after the match, enjoying the victory meal.
- "Don't wait for me," she said, urging her family to pitch in while the food was still hot.
- After a long day of hiking, they all sat around the campfire and pitched in.
- He hadn't eaten all day and, seeing the feast in front of him, he pitched in like he'd never seen food before.
Synonyms:
2
to contribute to a task, usually alongside others
- When the community center needed repairs, everyone from the neighborhood pitched in.
- The project was huge, but it became manageable when all team members pitched in.
- If we all pitch in, we can finish cleaning the house in no time.
- Each family member pitched in to cover the reunion's expenses.
- The team pitched in to buy the coach a thank-you present at the end of the season.