plunge into
1 of 1verb/ˈplʌnʤ ɪn.tʊ/
Forms:plunges into,plunging into,plunged into,plunged into
1
to start a particular activity or task with great enthusiasm or vigor
- Wanting to make a difference, she plunged her efforts into community service.
- Eager to master the subject, she plunged herself into intensive research.
- When the new book arrived, she plunged into reading it immediately.
- Eager to learn the new language, he plunged into daily practice sessions.
- The team plunged into preparations as the event date neared.
2
to suddenly cause someone or something to experience a difficult or unpleasant situation
- Her diagnosis plunged the family into despair.
- The news plunged him into deep depression.
- The scandal plunged the country into chaos.
- His mistake plunged the company into financial trouble.
- The incident plunged her into self-doubt.
3
to suddenly find oneself in an unpleasant or challenging situation
- After making the wrong investment, he plunged into debt.
- The athlete, after the injury, plunged into a period of self-doubt.
- He unexpectedly plunged into controversy after his remarks were taken out of context.
- A sudden market crash plunged many investors into financial uncertainty.
- The severe drought plunged the region into a water shortage crisis.