Meaning of the word "dive in" in English

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dive in

US /daɪv ɪn/

UK /daɪv ɪn/

to start doing something with enthusiasm and without hesitation

Example:

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When the food was served, everyone just dived in.

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Don't hesitate, just dive in and start learning.

Synonym:

plunge in jump in get stuck in tackle embark on

to enter water headfirst

Example:

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He ran to the edge of the pool and dived in.

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The children were excited to dive in and play in the ocean.

Synonym:

plunge submerge immerse

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