plunge

/plˈʌnd‍ʒ/

/ˈpɫəndʒ/

Plunge

chute

an abrupt decrease in something's value or amount

to plunge

MAIN VERB

chuter

(of prices, values, temperature, etc.) to suddenly decrease in a significant amount

Synonymes : dump

tomber

to suddenly move or cause someone or something move downward, forward, or into something

Synonymes : dive

Exemples

1. We took the plunge and set up our own business.

2. The bridge collapsed, and the car plunged under.

3. Emma and Michael had been in a committed relationship for a long time, so they finally took the plunge and exchanged wedding vows.

4. If you have been thinking about buying shares, now could be the time to take the plunge.