tuck in
phrasal verb
tucked in; tucking in; tucks in
: to make (someone, such as a child) secure in bed by tucking the edges of sheets, blankets, etc. under the mattress
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The fuel cell is tucked in underneath the truck, so that makes sense.
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Aaron Turpen, New Atlas, 31 Dec. 2024
Shorts are also a key part of the collection and all of them include a silicone grip waistband to ensure shirts stay tucked in.
—Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 10 Dec. 2024
In some cases, the straps can be easily tucked in or removed to allow for more movement while dancing later at the reception.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2024
This should prevent City from having to overcommit their full-backs early, and means that the far-side winger (i.e. City’s right winger when teams are building up down City’s left) can tuck in onto a midfielder and help track runners.
—Liam Tharme, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024
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Aaron Turpen, New Atlas, 31 Dec. 2024
Shorts are also a key part of the collection and all of them include a silicone grip waistband to ensure shirts stay tucked in.
—Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 10 Dec. 2024
In some cases, the straps can be easily tucked in or removed to allow for more movement while dancing later at the reception.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2024
This should prevent City from having to overcommit their full-backs early, and means that the far-side winger (i.e. City’s right winger when teams are building up down City’s left) can tuck in onto a midfielder and help track runners.
—Liam Tharme, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Tuck in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tuck%20in. Accessed 9 Jan. 2025.
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