dig in
verb
dug in; digging in; digs in
1
: to cover or incorporate by burying
dig in compost
2
: to establish in a dug defensive position
the platoon was well dug in
1
: to establish a defensive position especially by digging trenches
2
a
: to go resolutely to work
b
: to begin eating
3
: to hold stubbornly to a position
4
: to scuff the ground for better footing while batting (as in baseball)
see also dig in one's heels
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Efforts by Russian units to dig in within the city’s northern districts have failed, leaving those forces unable to withdraw or receive reinforcements, Ukrainian officials said.
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Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 26 Dec. 2025
The lightweight fabric feels soft against the skin and stays comfortable through long days without digging in.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 25 Dec. 2025
On that note, be nice and dig in.
—Terry Ward, CNN Money, 20 Dec. 2025
Let’s dig in and examine the trade using multiple time frames for perspective.
—Jay Woods, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2025
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Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 26 Dec. 2025
The lightweight fabric feels soft against the skin and stays comfortable through long days without digging in.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 25 Dec. 2025
On that note, be nice and dig in.
—Terry Ward, CNN Money, 20 Dec. 2025
Let’s dig in and examine the trade using multiple time frames for perspective.
—Jay Woods, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for dig in
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“Dig in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dig%20in. Accessed 28 Dec. 2025.
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