tuck in

• Verbo frasal usado para indicar colocar algo cuidadosamente em um espaço limitado, acomodar alguém na cama ajeitando o cobertor, ou começar a comer com entusiasmo.

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.

incontável · transitivo e intransitivo · phrasal, separável

1. To start eating eagerlyinformalbritish

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

   Atacar a comida

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

   Sinônimosdig inpitch in

2. To place something neatlyformal

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

   Arrumar

   • 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.

   Sinônimosinsertnestlepackput awayslipstowtucktuck away

Verbo basetuck