dig in
2 antonyms for dig in — opposites grouped by meaning.
Phrasal verb — To start eating, especially eagerly. Often said as an invitation at the table.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. phrasal verb informal
To start eating, especially eagerly. Often said as an invitation at the table.
“Everyone's served — dig in.”
2. phrasal verb
To refuse to shift your position in an argument or negotiation. Often extended to dig in your heels.
“Both sides have dug in and talks have stalled.”
Opposites
3. phrasal verb
To dig defensive positions and settle into them, or more generally to prepare to hold a position for a long time.
“The battalion dug in along the ridge before nightfall.”
4. phrasal verb
To mix something into soil by digging.
“Dig in plenty of compost before you plant the roses.”
Antonyms
How to use dig in
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
The eating sense is friendly and informal; the entrenchment sense is neutral and common in news writing.
