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hunker
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hunker down (on something)
Fig. to squat down on one's heels, a stool, a stone, etc. Jeff hunkered down on the pavement and watched the world go by. He hunkered down to take a rest.

hunker down to something

Fig. to apply oneself to something, to get started working at something. I hunkered down to my chores, hoping to get them done before noon. If you want to get a good grade on that report, you'd better hunker down to it.

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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At a time when most companies are hunkering down, we're actively looking to invest in market opportunities that will drive the brand in the U.
This absolute and relative outperformance may be due to investors' expectations that if consumers are hunkering down to protect their wallets during this recession by not purchasing a new car, they are most likely going to visit their local automotive parts retailer [rather than their costlier new dealer service departments] for service and or parts.
As far as we can tell, companies have thrown in the towel since September, and are now hunkering down for a deep and extended recession," said Ian Shepherdson, chief US economist at High Frequency Economics.
 
 
 
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