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Definition plunge into in British English

plunge into phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to suddenly start doing something with energy and enthusiasm, but sometimes without thinking about it first

Example

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

Synonyms and related words
start on begin set about rush into fall into plunge in
2

to quickly push something a long way into something else

Example

He plunged his arm into the sack once more.

Example

Plunge the sliced onions into boiling water.

Synonyms and related words
stick spear impale
3

to suddenly put someone or something in a particular state or situation

Example

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

Synonyms and related words
shape impact affect
3.1

to suddenly get into a particular state or situation

Example

The country is plunging into recession once more.

Synonyms and related words
run out of road suffer undergo
4

to jump or dive into water

Example

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

Synonyms and related words
jump bound leap
Definition plunge into in British English