tuck in

• Фразовый глагол, используемый для обозначения аккуратного помещения чего-либо в ограниченное пространство, укладывания кого-либо в постель, поправляя одеяло, или начала еды с энтузиазмом.

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.

uncountable · transitive and intransitive · phrasal, separable

1. To start eating eagerlyinformalbritish

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

   Наброситься на еду

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

   Synonymsdig inpitch in

2. To place something neatlyformal

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

   Заправить

   • 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.

   Synonymsinsertnestlepackput awayslipstowtucktuck away

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