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Definition dig out in British English

dig out phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

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

Example

Rescuers are still digging people out of the rubble.

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2

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

Example

I'll dig out my old college notes later.

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Example

You can really dig out in that Corvette!

Definition dig out in British English