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Dig In (Verb)

Occupy a trench or secured area; "The troops dug in for the night".

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

The soldiers were ordered to dig in behind the wall to protect themselves from enemy fire.
As night began to fall, the troops dug in, preparing for a long and potentially grueling night ahead.
The hikers decided to dig in for the night, using their small tent to shield themselves from the storm.
When the hurricane warning was issued, the families were told to dig in and wait for further instructions.
As the desert sun began to set, the commandos dug in, settling in for a long, stealthy night of surveillance.

Eat heartily; "The food was placed on the table and the children pitched in".

Verbs of eating and drinking.

When the buffet opened, everyone gathered around to dig in and start eating right away.
At the family barbecue, the kids couldn't wait to dig in and try the delicious burgers and hot dogs.
After a long hike, they sat down to dig in to the massive sandwiches they had packed for lunch.
As soon as dinner was served, the entire table began to dig in to the spread of food in front of them.
When the pizza arrived, the group of friends quickly gathered around to dig in to the gooey cheese and various toppings.