plunge

US /plʌndʒ/

UK /plʌndʒ/

1.

jump or dive quickly and energetically

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She took a deep breath and plunged into the cold water.

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The stock market plunged after the news.

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dive jump fall drop descend

2.

push or thrust quickly

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He plunged the knife into the fruit.

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thrust push stab immerse

1.

a sudden and rapid fall or drop

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The company experienced a sharp plunge in profits.

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He took a refreshing plunge into the pool.

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drop fall descent dive jump

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plunging plunge into take the plunge