CHIP IN (ON SOMETHING)

chip in (on something): translation

chip in (on something) & chip something in† (on something)

1. to contribute a small amount of money to a fund that will be used to buy something. •

Could you chip in a dollar on the gift, please?

2. chip in (on something) (forsomeone) to contribute money toward a gift for someone. •

Would you please chip in on the present for Richard?

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Will you chip in for Randy?