tuck in

verb

tucked in; tucking in; tucks in

: to make (someone, such as a child) secure in bed by tucking the edges of sheets, blankets, etc. under the mattress

Examples of tuck in in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The first thing in Griffin’s step-by-step approach is adding twinkle lights to the tree, then tucking in larger ornaments. — Maria Sabella, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2026

Gabby Williams hopped off a double-decker bus and began dancing through the streets, blowing a whistle to the beat and slapping high-fives with fans all while keeping her WNBA Finals MVP trophy safely tucked in her left arm. — ABC News, 4 Nov. 2026

So while the former looks better with long tops, the latter can benefit from a cropped or tucked in shirt. — Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 29 Oct. 2026

Since foldables need to pass data and power across the hinge, there’s always a cable tucked in there that could press on the screen. — Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 27 Oct. 2026