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)
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The Nuggets plan for Leonard for a large chunk of the game was to place the smaller Jamal Murray on him, but have other defenders dig in on Leonard to help Murray out.
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Mikai Bruce, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
It’s believed that there are now more than 100 baby trout swishing around their new digs in Arroyo Hondo Creek in Santa Barbara County.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2025
Maryland Senator joins me live to respond, as the White House digs in.
—ABC News, 20 Apr. 2025
One person dug in the sand, while three others pulled on O’Brien.
—Sam Gillette, People.com, 18 Apr. 2025
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Mikai Bruce, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
It’s believed that there are now more than 100 baby trout swishing around their new digs in Arroyo Hondo Creek in Santa Barbara County.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2025
Maryland Senator joins me live to respond, as the White House digs in.
—ABC News, 20 Apr. 2025
One person dug in the sand, while three others pulled on O’Brien.
—Sam Gillette, People.com, 18 Apr. 2025
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“Dig in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dig%20in. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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