hunker down
[verb]
Synonyms: squat, qua

[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲

hunker down phrasal verb American English (see also hunker)

1. to bend your knees so that you are sitting on your heels very close to the ground Synonym : squat

2. to make yourself comfortable in a safe place, especially for a long time

3. informal to prepare yourself for a difficult situation

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

hunker down
to stay in a place or situation.
Members of Congress were hunkered down for weeks of debate on the issue.

It had been raining since early morning, a perfect day to hunker down behind the computer and get some work done.

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