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to dig up
[phrase form: dig]
01
to find something by excavating or digging in the ground
Transitive: to dig up sth
Examples
The archaeologists hoped to dig up evidence of an ancient civilization in the dig site.
02
to harvest something from the ground through digging, often referring to crops or resources
Transitive: to dig up crops or resources
Examples
The farmers were eager to dig up the ripe potatoes from the fertile soil.
03
to discover or uncover something, often through searching or investigation
Examples
The journalist managed to dig up some surprising facts about the politician.
