tuck in

• Partikelverb, das das ordentliche Hineinstecken von etwas in einen begrenzten Raum, das Zudecken einer Person im Bett oder den Beginn des Essens mit Begeisterung bezeichnet.

A phrasal verb used to indicate the act of placing something neatly into a confined space, or to make someone comfortable in bed by arranging covers, or to start eating with enthusiasm.

unzählbar · transitiv und intransitiv · Phrasal, trennbar

1. To start eating eagerlyinformalbritish

   To begin eating a meal with enthusiasm, often used informally.

   Tüchtig reinhauen

   • Dinner is ready, so tuck in!
   • The children tucked in to their pizza hungrily.
   • He tucked in as soon as the food was served.

   Synonymedig inpitch in

2. To place something neatlyformal

   To put something into a confined space, often to make it tidy or secure.

   Hineinstecken

   • She tucked in her shirt before the meeting.
   • He tucked the blanket in around the sleeping child.
   • Make sure to tuck in the edges of the tablecloth.

   Synonymeinsertnestlepackput awayslipstowtucktuck away

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