Worldwideneutralliteral
- To begin digging into the ground or another material.
Worldwidemilitaryformal
- To prepare or strengthen a defensive position; to fortify oneself or one’s forces against attack.
Worldwideinformalcolloquial
- To begin eating enthusiastically or to encourage others to start eating.
- To settle in and begin working, persisting, or resisting; to adopt a determined or stubborn stance (e.g., to 'dig in one's heels').
Worldwideinformal
- To commit funds or resources to a cause or effort, often by contributing one’s share.