chip in
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chip in(
chihp
ihn
)An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
1. (colloquial) (to give some money)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. contribuir
Alice said she won't chip in for the present.Alice dijo que no iba a contribuir para el regalo.
b. poner dinero
We all chipped in to buy some beers and snacks.Todos pusimos dinero para comprar unas cervezas y unos snacks.
2. (colloquial) (to join in a conversation)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. intervenir
During the discussion, Mike chipped in with some interesting ideas.Durante el debate, Mike intervino con algunas ideas interesantes.
b. interrumpir
Every time I tried to talk, she chipped in with some irrelevant remark.Cada vez que yo pretendía hablar, ella interrumpía con algún comentario descolgado.
A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
3. (colloquial) (to give to a common fund)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. aportar
Let's chip in ten dollars each to buy Susie a nice gift.Aportemos diez dólares cada uno para comprarle a Susie un lindo regalo.
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