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plunge
[pluhnj]
verb (used with object)
to cast or thrust forcibly or suddenly into something, as a liquid, a penetrable substance, a place, etc.; immerse; submerge.
to plunge a dagger into one's heart.
to bring suddenly or forcibly into some condition, situation, etc..
to plunge a country into war; to pull a switch and plunge a house into darkness.
Horticulture.to place (a potted plant) up to its rim in soil or in certain other materials, as sand or moss.
Surveying.to transit (the telescope of a transit or theodolite).
verb (used without object)
to cast oneself, or fall as if cast, into water, a hole, etc.
Synonyms:to rush or dash with headlong haste.
to plunge through a crowd.
Synonyms:to bet or speculate recklessly.
to plunge on the stock market.
to throw oneself impetuously or abruptly into some condition, situation, matter, etc..
to plunge into debt.
to descend abruptly or precipitously, as a cliff, road, etc.
Synonyms:to pitch violently forward, as a horse, ship, etc.
noun
act of plunging.
a leap or dive, as into water.
a headlong or impetuous rush or dash.
a plunge into danger.
a sudden, violent pitching movement.
a place for plunging or diving, as a swimming pool.
Geology.pitch.
plunge
/ ʌԻ /
verb
(usually foll by into) to thrust or throw (something, oneself, etc)
they plunged into the sea
to throw or be thrown into a certain state or condition
the room was plunged into darkness
(usually foll by into) to involve or become involved deeply (in)
he plunged himself into a course of Sanskrit
(intr) to move or dash violently or with great speed or impetuosity
(intr) to descend very suddenly or steeply
the ship plunged in heavy seas
a plunging neckline
informal(intr) to speculate or gamble recklessly, for high stakes, etc
noun
a leap or dive as into water
informala swim; dip
a place where one can swim or dive, such as a swimming pool
a headlong rush
a plunge for the exit
a pitching or tossing motion
informal
to resolve to do something dangerous or irrevocable
to get married
Other 51Թ Forms
- replunge verb
- unplunged adjective
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of plunge1
Idioms and Phrases
take the plunge, to enter with sudden decision upon an unfamiliar course of action, as after hesitation or deliberation.
She took the plunge and invested her entire savings in the plan.
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
The UK economy shrunk by more than expected in April as taxes rose for firms, household bills increased and exports to the US plunged.
Since then, his introduction of a universal 10% tariff on all imports into the US, as well as higher tariffs on steel and aluminium, caused financial markets to plunge in early April.
Use extreme caution on this final stretch of your journey as the southern edge of the roadway has a steep drop-off that plunges down to the Stuart Fork.
Capitol and its peace officers — one of whom attacked a policeman by plunging a stun gun multiple times into his neck.
Profits plunged more than 70%, and the share price went down with it.
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Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
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