Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
knuckle-down
phrasal verb
/ˈnʌk(ə)l daʊn/
Definition
To begin to work hard or concentrate on a task.
Examples
- After weeks of procrastination, I finally decided to knuckle down and finish my project on time.
- He knew that if he wanted to pass the exams, he had to knuckle down and start studying.
Meaning
To commit oneself to working or studying, especially after being distracted or lax.
Synonyms
- Get serious
- Focus
- Settle down
- Apply oneself
