Meaning of the word "hunker down" in English
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hunker down
US /ˈhʌŋkər daʊn/
UK /ˈhʌŋkər daʊn/
Phrasal Verb
1.
to take shelter in a safe place, especially for a period of time
Example:
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We decided to hunker down in the basement during the tornado.
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The family had to hunker down for the night as the storm raged outside.
2.
to prepare for a difficult or challenging period
Example:
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Businesses are hunkering down for a potential economic downturn.
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We need to hunker down and focus on our core objectives.
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