Dig in

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verb

To start eating food eagerly.

The food looked so delicious that they told everyone to dig in.
Visual representation of "dig in" - To start eating food eagerly.

Often appears as...

  • dig in to dinner
  • dig in to the cake

Usage tips

Colloquial

verb

To use effort and start working on something.

With exams next week, it's time to dig in and study hard.
Visual representation of "dig in" - To use effort and start working on something.

Often appears as...

  • dig in to work
  • dig in to a project
verb

To create a protective position by moving soil.

The soldiers had to dig in to create a defense line against the enemy.
Visual representation of "dig in" - To create a protective position by moving soil.

Often appears as...

  • dig in trenches
  • dig in bunkers

Usage tips

Technical

verb

To insist on a position or refuse to change one's mind.

Despite all the criticism, he decided to dig in and not change his stance on the issue.
Visual representation of "dig in" - To insist on a position or refuse to change one's mind.

Often appears as...

  • dig in your heels
  • dig in with your decision

Usage tips

Approving

verb

To start eating food eagerly.

The food looked so delicious that they told everyone to dig in.
Visual representation of "dig in" - To start eating food eagerly.

Often appears as...

  • dig in to dinner
  • dig in to the cake

Usage tips

Colloquial

verb

To use effort and start working on something.

With exams next week, it's time to dig in and study hard.
Visual representation of "dig in" - To use effort and start working on something.

Often appears as...

  • dig in to work
  • dig in to a project
verb

To create a protective position by moving soil.

The soldiers had to dig in to create a defense line against the enemy.
Visual representation of "dig in" - To create a protective position by moving soil.

Often appears as...

  • dig in trenches
  • dig in bunkers

Usage tips

Technical

verb

To insist on a position or refuse to change one's mind.

Despite all the criticism, he decided to dig in and not change his stance on the issue.
Visual representation of "dig in" - To insist on a position or refuse to change one's mind.

Often appears as...

  • dig in your heels
  • dig in with your decision

Usage tips

Approving

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Eagerness

Expresses excitement and readiness to start enjoying something.

Illustration for Eagerness
When I said 'dig in', they eagerly grabbed their forks.
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Invitation

Often used to invite others to start eating at communal meals.

Illustration for Invitation
The host exclaimed 'dig in!' as the buffet opened.
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Informal Gathering

Commonly used in casual dining situations among friends or family.

Illustration for Informal Gathering
At the barbecue, everyone was told to just dig in.
Visual representation of the word "Dig in"

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