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plunge

British pronunciation/plˈʌnd‍ʒ/
American pronunciation/ˈpɫəndʒ/
Plunge
[NOUN]
1

a brief swim in water

synonyms : dip
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2

an abrupt decrease in something's value or amount

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to plunge
[VERB]
MAIN VERB
1

immerse briefly into a liquid so as to wet, coat, or saturate

synonyms : dip
douse
dunk
souse
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2

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

synonyms : dump
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3

thrust or throw into

synonyms : immerse
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4

begin with vigor

synonyms : launch
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5

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

synonyms : dive
plunk
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6

dash violently or with great speed or impetuosity

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7

cause to be immersed

synonyms : immerse
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8

devote (oneself) fully to

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Examples
1We took the plunge and set up our own business.
2The bridge collapsed, and the car plunged under.
3Emma and Michael had been in a committed relationship for a long time, so they finally took the plunge and exchanged wedding vows.
4If you have been thinking about buying shares, now could be the time to take the plunge.
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