plow in
The phrase "plow in" has diverse applications in agriculture, finance, and everyday language, often indicating a form of investment or effort.
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Definition
B2Agriculture
(technical)To cover crop residues or manure by turning the soil over with a plow.
Example
- Farmers plow in the remains of the harvested crops to enrich the soil for the next planting season.
B2Finance
(technical)To reinvest earnings or profits back into a business or investment.
Example
- The company decided to plow in its profits to expand operations.
B2General
(idiomatic)To proceed with a task steadily and with effort.
Example
- Despite the challenges, she plowed in and completed the project on time.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "plow in":
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