dig in

Verb

Meaning

eat heartily

occupy a trench or secured area

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Examples

The food was placed on the table and the children pitched in Source: Internet

The troops dug in for the night Source: Internet

Accordingly, strenuous preparations to dig in anti-tank guns were made, artillery fire plans organised and a regiment from 22nd Armoured Brigade was sent to reinforce 2nd Armoured Brigade. Source: Internet

After we’d crossed the river and taken up a defensive position behind a low stone wall, I had my section dig in and we all had our heads well down.” Source: Internet

“And the challenge I ask myself at the end of the day is do we use all means to ensure that there’s a peaceful resolution to this or do we just dig in like we’ve done for years and decades and come to the same conclusion? Source: Internet

After the Old City was captured, Dayan told his troops to dig in to hold it. Source: Internet

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