tuck in

phrasal verb

tucked in; tucking in; tucks in

: to make (someone, such as a child) secure in bed by tucking the edges of sheets, blankets, etc. under the mattress

Examples of tuck in in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Its folding design offers a larger handle for easy holding, with a spot to fold and tuck in the probe to protect it when not in use. —Molly Allen, Southern Living, 1 Aug. 2024

During this boom, clothing makers offered roomier shirts with shorter sleeves, longer tails to stay tucked in and softer collars meant to be worn without a tie. —Gabe Bullard, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 July 2024

Singh Barwani points out a discreet teak bar with a servant’s seat tucked in the back of a 1927 Rolls-Royce Phantom ordered by the Maharaja of Darbhanga; it was built for a princess who craved a nightly cocktail even though her mother-in-law had forbidden alcohol inside the palace. —Christopher Bagley, Robb Report, 10 Aug. 2024

And, its hip-skimming length means it can be tucked in or out of pants, skirts, and shorts. —Averi Baudler, Peoplemag, 20 June 2024