Definitions

dig in

VERB

begin with enthusiasm

Synonyms

WEAK

bite burrow chew commence consume delve eat rise set about spring start eating

Antonyms

WEAK

avoid delay postpone procrastinate

Example Sentences

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Stokes asked his players to dig in, and did so himself with his own batting tempo.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

With expectations reset, now is the time to dig in.

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

Sometimes, when people feel pressured to make decisions, it only causes them to dig in further.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 26, 2026

The women, fresh off a photo shoot and still immaculate in their off-white designer wear, dig in.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 9, 2025

Everyone laughs with us, and we all dig in.

From "Five Feet Apart" by Rachael Lippincott