Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

dig-in

phrasal verb
/dɪɡ ɪn/
Definition
To start eating heartily or to settle down to work with determination.
Examples
  • After hours of hiking, we finally sat down at the picnic table and decided to dig in to our lunch.
  • Once the team received the new project, they rolled up their sleeves and dug in to get it done.
Meaning
To begin consuming food eagerly or to engage seriously in a task.
Synonyms
  • dive in
  • get started
  • begin