dig in

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(colloquial) To begin eating. / (colloquial) To engage in a burst of hard work. / (military, also figuratively in sports) To dig trenches to resist an enemy attack.

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When the stew was served, everyone was ready to dig in.

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意味（1）

(colloquial) To begin eating.

I wanted to say grace before dinner, but the kids were already digging in.

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意味（2）

(colloquial) To engage in a burst of hard work.

I've got to dig in for a couple of weeks to secure my promotion.

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意味（3）

(military, also figuratively in sports) To dig trenches to resist an enemy attack.

If Russia choses to dig in, then the military balance – which typically favours the defender on a 3-1 ratio – is reversed.

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意味（4）

(idiomatic) To adopt a resolute state of mind.

to dig in one's feet, heels, etc.

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意味（5）

To cover over by digging.

digs in （ 現在形 単数形 三人称 ）

digging in （ 分詞 現在形 ）

dug in （ 分詞 過去形 ）

dug in （ 過去形 ）