1 B2 idiomatic informal
For a group of people to each contribute money toward a shared purchase or expense.
"Everyone in the office clubbed together to buy the manager a leaving present."
inseparable
club together
B2 informal inseparable intransitive
For a group of people to each contribute a share of money to pay for something jointly.
In plain English
When everyone in a group puts in some money so they can buy something together.
What does "club together" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To join ('together') as a club ('club') by pooling resources.
Actually means
When everyone in a group puts in some money so they can buy something together.
Usage tip
Common in British English. Typically used when friends, family, or colleagues share the cost of a gift, event, or shared purchase. The sense of shared purpose and financial contribution is central.
Words that pair with "club together"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
gift present cost ticket holiday money
How to conjugate "club together"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
club together
I/you/we/they
3rd person
clubs together
he/she/it
Past simple
clubed together
yesterday
Past participle
clubed together
have + pp
-ing form
clubing together
continuous
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