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Definition dig out in American English

dig out phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to find something that you have not used or seen for a long time

Example

I'll dig out my old college notes later.

Synonyms and related words
come across come on run across
2

to get something out of a place or out of the ground by digging

Example

Rescuers are still digging people out of the rubble.

Synonyms and related words
dig out bore scoop
Example

You can really dig out in that Corvette!

Definition dig out in American English