tuck

Universal Words verb, noun verb [VN+adv./prep.] 1 to push, fold or turn the ends or edges of clothes, paper, etc. so that they are held in place or look neat: She tucked up her skirt and waded into the river. * The sheets should be tucked in neatly (= around the bed). * Tuck the flap of the envelope in. 2 to put sth into a small space, especially to hide it or keep it safe or comfortable: She tucked her hair (up) under her cap. * He sat with his legs tucked up under him. * The letter had been tucked under a pile of papers. 3 to cover sb with sth so that they are warm and comfortable: She tucked a blanket around his legs. PHRASALVERBS tuck sth<->away 1 (be tucked away) to be situated in a quiet place, where not many people go: The shop is tucked away down a backstreet. 2 to hide sth somewhere or keep it in a safe place: She kept his letters tucked away in a drawer. * They have thousands of pounds tucked away in a savings account. 3 (BrE, informal) to eat a lot of food tuck sb in / up to make sb feel comfortable in bed by pulling the covers up around them: I tucked the children in and said good night. tuck in