dig in synonyms

dig in

v.

  1. *To begin, especially to begin eating

    start in, attack, fall to; see begin 1, bite 1, eat 1.

  2. To entrench

    fortify, brace oneself, stand firm, dig in one's heels; see defend 1, endure 2, resolve 1.

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