Meaning of the word "wade in" in English

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wade in

US /weɪd ɪn/
UK /weɪd ɪn/
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Phrasal Verb

1.

to intervene in a situation, often without thinking carefully

Example:
He tends to wade in without considering the consequences.
The police had to wade in to break up the fight.
2.

to start doing something in a strong or enthusiastic way

Example:
She decided to wade in and start organizing the entire event.
He waded in with a series of strong arguments.
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