English

Verb
en-verb|inf= to tuck in|tucks in|tucking in|tucked in

1. transitive To pull the blankets or duvet up over (someone in bed); to put (someone) to bed.

#:She tucked in her young son and turned out the light.

1. intransitive To start to eat.

#:Tuck in, before the food goes cold.

Related terms
tuck into

Category:English verbs

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• 2007-12-16 22:34 - WikiPedant - added {{en-verb}}; removed {{idiom}}, copyedited a bit; added "Related terms" section

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