plunge

1 of 2verb

/plənʤ/

Forms:plunges,plunging,plunged,plunged

to suddenly move or cause someone or something move downward, forward, or into something

The cliff diver gathered his courage and took a deep breath before plunging into the water.
Startled by a loud noise, the cat plunged off the windowsill and landed on its feet.
As the roller coaster reached its peak, it suddenly plunged down the steep descent.
The brave firefighter plunged into the smoke-filled building to rescue the trapped occupants.
The bungee jumper hesitated for a moment before deciding to plunge into the abyss.

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to immerse or submerge something rapidly and forcefully into a liquid

transitive

To cool down the overheated engine, the mechanic decided to plunge it into a barrel of cold water.
The chef had to plunge the vegetables into boiling water for a brief moment.
The adventurer decided to plunge his sore muscles into the icy river to soothe the pain.
To expedite the chilling process, the bartender chose to plunge the cocktail glasses into an ice bath.
Faced with the scorching temperatures, she decided to plunge her feet into a basin of cool water.

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(of prices, values, temperature, etc.) to suddenly decrease in a significant amount

As winter set in, the temperature plunged overnight, bringing an unexpected frost.
The housing market experienced a downturn, causing property values to plunge across the city.
After the company reported disappointing earnings, the stock prices plunged.
A sudden oversupply in the oil market caused crude oil prices to plunge to unprecedented lows.
The temperature will plunge sharply as the cold front moves in.

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to push or thrust something quickly and forcefully

transitive

In a moment of desperation, she plunged the key into the lock and turned it, hoping to escape the room.
The firefighter courageously plunged the fire hose into the heart of the blazing building.
The cat plunged its paw into the fishbowl, trying to catch the elusive goldfish.
He plunged the shovel into the soil, preparing the garden for the upcoming planting season.
To secure the tent in the windy conditions, they had to plunge the stakes firmly into the ground.

Synonyms:

to impulsively and enthusiastically begin or undertake a speech or course of action

transitive

Inspired by the moment, the passionate speaker plunged into a heartfelt speech.
Not one to hesitate, she plunged headlong into the challenging project.
Motivated by the opportunity, the entrepreneur decided to plunge into a new business venture.
Excited by the idea, the teacher plunged into a creative lesson.
The activist decided to plunge into a spontaneous march to advocate for change.

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