plunge into

plunge into
phrasal verb [transitive]
Word forms "plunge into":
present tense I/you/we/they plunge into he/she/it plunges into present participle plunging into past tense plunged into past participle plunged into
1) plunge into something to suddenly start doing something with energy and enthusiasm, but sometimes without thinking about it first

This was not the time to be plunging into some new business venture.

2) plunge something into something to quickly push something a long way into something else

He plunged his arm into the sack once more.

Plunge the sliced onions into boiling water.

3)
a) plunge someone/something into something to suddenly put someone or something in a particular state or situation

The city was plunged into total darkness when the entire electrical system failed.

b) plunge into something to suddenly get into a particular state or situation

The country is plunging into recession once more.

4) plunge into something to jump or dive into water

Four police officers plunged into freezing water to rescue a man yesterday.


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