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dug down

/dʌɡ daʊn/

Translations

dig downverb

dug down

Past Simple

dug down

Past Simple

dug down

Past Participle

digging down

Gerund

/dɪɡ daʊn/

The construction workers had to dig down several feet to lay the foundation for the new building.

Les ouvriers du chantier ont dû creuser plusieurs pieds pour poser les fondations du nouveau bâtiment.

Additional translations

fouillerSens figuré, surtout pour une recherche approfondie ou une enquête.

Synonyms

dig downverb

To excavate or remove earth or other material from a particular area, often to reach something buried or to create a hole.

The construction workers had to dig down several feet to lay the foundation for the new building.

To search thoroughly or investigate deeply into a subject or issue.

The journalist decided to dig down into the company's financial records to uncover any discrepancies.