Definition (excavation)
to remove something from the ground using digging techniques
The archaeologists dug up many valuable artifacts at the ancient site.
The kids dug up an old toy from the sandpile.
They plan to dig up that area in the backyard to locate the underground pipes.
to create an opening or disturb the earth with a tool or machinery
The crew is digging up the ground to perform repairs on the pipeline.
The heavy rain caused some areas of the road to be dug up, resulting in traffic jams.
We had to dig up the ground ruthlessly while moving the old house's foundation.