tuck

to fold or push in a piece of clothing, especially to make it fit better

doblar, recoger

• tuck something into/under something

Collocations tuck in your shirt · tuck the blanket under you

• She tucked her hair behind her ears.

  Ella se recogió el cabello detrás de las orejas.

to put something somewhere carefully or neatly, especially in a small space

colocar, meter

• tuck something into/under something

Collocations tuck the letter under your arm · tuck a note in her pocket

• He tucked the money under his pillow.

  Él metió el dinero bajo su almohada.

to feed someone, especially a child, carefully and slowly

alimentar, dar de comer

• tuck somebody in

Collocations tuck the baby in for a nap · tuck your child into bed

• She tucked her son into bed and read him a story.

  Ella acostó a su hijo y le leyó un cuento.

to put someone to bed, especially a child, and make sure they are comfortable

acostar, poner en cama

• tuck somebody in

Collocations tuck the children into bed · tuck yourself into bed

• He tucked his daughter into bed and kissed her goodnight.

  Él acostó a su hija y le dio un beso de buenas noches.