Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

plunge

verb
/plʌndʒ/
Definition
To fall or jump suddenly into something.
Examples
  • He decided to plunge into the water to cool off.
  • After years of hesitation, she finally took the plunge and started her own business.
  • The stock market began to plunge after the announcement of the crisis.
Meaning
To dive or immerse oneself into a situation or substance.
Synonyms
  • dive
  • jump
  • immerse
  • plummet
  • descend