a member of a certain class or group; an element

Money given as a gift for a special occasion, such as a wedding, funeral, or birthday.

to club together or pool resources to pay for a group gift or a shared event

to contribute money towards a collective gift for someone's wedding, birthday, or other occasion

(colloquial) to lose status or be disgraced

(colloquial) to chip in with others to buy a gift; to give a gift of money for a wedding, funeral, or other occasion