Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of verb dig_in

2 senses of dig in

Sense 1
entrench, dig in -- (occupy a trench or secured area; "The troops dug in for the night")

Sense 2
pitch in, dig in -- (eat heartily; "The food was placed on the table and the children pitched in")
       => eat -- (take in solid food; "She was eating a banana"; "What did you eat for dinner last night?")