to hunker down
Pronunciation
/hˈʌŋkɚ dˈaʊn/

Definition & Meaning of "hunker down"in English

to hunker down
01

sit on one's heels

to hunker down definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Movement verb
Regular
Present tense
hunker down
3rd person singular
hunkers down
Past simple
hunkered down
Past participle
hunkered down
02

to hold on to one’s opinions or position, especially when confronted by unfavorable circumstances or criticism

03

take shelter

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