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Definition dig in in British English

dig in phrasal verb

phrasal verb
1

if something digs in, it presses hard into something else

Example

She gripped his arm so hard that her nails dug in.

Synonyms and related words
press squeeze depress
2

to mix something into the ground by digging

Example

You need to dig the compost in.

Synonyms and related words
dig out dig up dig
3

to prepare yourself for a difficult situation

Example

Both sides are digging in for a long and bitter dispute.

4

if soldiers dig in or dig themselves in, they dig trenches where they can wait for an attack

Synonyms and related words
action stations active duty active service
5

to start eating food with a lot of enthusiasm

Example

Come on, everybody - dig in!

Synonyms and related words
bite bolt cannibalize
Definition dig in in British English