As a Noun: 1. Money which several people pay towards something. English = (monetary) contribution. 2. Money which is given to a charity. English = donation. As a Verb or Adjective: 1. Of several people, to give or pay money into a single or central fund so that they can all pay for something together. English = contribute (money). Idiomatic English = chip in. 2. To give money to a charity. English = donate (money), make a donation.