clubbed together

Combined their resources

Clubbed together means pooled resources with others for a shared purpose, typically money: We clubbed together to buy her a retirement gift.

The phrase suggests informal, voluntary contribution among a group rather than organized fundraising.

Chiefly British.

Opposites

financial contribution method

clubbed togetherfooted the bill

Paid someone else's expenses

social coordination

clubbed togetherwent it alone

Acted independently, unaided

cooperation vs. non-participation

clubbed togetheropted out

Chose not to participate

Family