hunker down
US /ˈhʌŋkər daʊn/
UK /ˈhʌŋkər daʊn/
1.
berlindung, bersembunyi
to take shelter in a safe place, especially for a period of time
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We decided to hunker down in the basement during the tornado.
Kami memutuskan untuk berlindung di ruang bawah tanah semasa puting beliung.
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The family had to hunker down for the night as the storm raged outside.
Keluarga itu terpaksa berlindung sepanjang malam ketika ribut melanda di luar.
2.
bersiap sedia, berfokus
to prepare for a difficult or challenging period
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Businesses are hunkering down for a potential economic downturn.
Perniagaan sedang bersiap sedia untuk kemungkinan kemerosotan ekonomi.
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We need to hunker down and focus on our core objectives.
Kita perlu berfokus dan menumpukan pada objektif utama kita.