dig · verb /dɪg/
dig
B1 I or T to break up and move soil using a tool, a machine or your hands
Dictionary example:
Digging (in) the garden is good exercise.
Learner example:
I started digging, but it was useless. (Preliminary English Test; B1; Spanish)
dig a hole/tunnel
B2 to form a hole by moving soil
Dictionary examples:
The tunnel was dug with the aid of heavy machinery.
The dog was digging a hole to hide its bone in.
Learner example:
I was ready to dig a hole and jump into it, because when you are at that age and your best friend's father sees you kissing your boyfriend in the dark, [it is] just the most embarr[a]ssing thing which can happen to you. (First Certificate in English; B2; Danish)
