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to plunge
01
mergulhar, lançar-se
to suddenly move or cause someone or something move downward, forward, or into something
Intransitive: to plunge | to plunge somewhere
Exemplos
The bungee jumper hesitated for a moment before deciding to plunge into the abyss.
O saltador de bungee hesitou por um momento antes de decidir mergulhar no abismo.
02
mergulhar, submergir
to immerse or submerge something rapidly and forcefully into a liquid
Transitive: to plunge sth into a liquid
Exemplos
Faced with the scorching temperatures, she decided to plunge her feet into a basin of cool water.
Diante das temperaturas escaldantes, ela decidiu mergulhar os pés em uma bacia de água fria.
03
despencar, cair abruptamente
(of prices, values, temperature, etc.) to suddenly decrease in a significant amount
Intransitive
Exemplos
The temperature will plunge sharply as the cold front moves in.
A temperatura vai cair bruscamente com a chegada da frente fria.
04
mergulhar, enfiar
to push or thrust something quickly and forcefully
Transitive: to plunge into sth
Exemplos
To secure the tent in the windy conditions, they had to plunge the stakes firmly into the ground.
Para prender a barraca em condições de vento, eles tiveram que cravam firmemente as estacas no chão.
05
mergulhar, lançar-se
to impulsively and enthusiastically begin or undertake a speech or course of action
Transitive: to plunge into an activity
Exemplos
The activist decided to plunge into a spontaneous march to advocate for change.
O ativista decidiu mergulhar em uma marcha espontânea para defender a mudança.
Plunge
01
mergulho, salto
a deliberate and forceful dive or jump into the water
Exemplos
Plunges are a popular activity at the water park, attracting thrill-seekers of all ages.
Os mergulhos são uma atividade popular no parque aquático, atraindo aventureiros de todas as idades.
02
a steep, sudden, or rapid fall, drop, or decline
Exemplos
He survived the plunge from the roof thanks to safety nets.
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