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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024plunge /plʌndʒ/USA pronunciation v., plunged, plung•ing, n. v. - to push or thrust (something) into something else with force:[~ + object]to plunge a wooden stake into the vampire's heart.
- to (cause to) fall suddenly, as into water, from a great height, etc.;
plummet: [no object]The car plunged off the highway into the sea.[~ + object]plunged the car off the cliff. - to (cause to) be brought or thrown into some condition suddenly: [~ + object]When the electric station exploded, every house was immediately plunged into darkness.[no object]to plunge into debt.
- to rush with great speed and little care for one's surroundings:[no object]to plunge through a crowd.
n. [countable] - the act of plunging.
- a leap or dive, as into water:a headlong plunge into the water.
- a sudden unplanned act;
a rush or dash:the businessman's abrupt plunge into politics.
Idioms- Idioms take the plunge, to enter upon a course of action, esp. after being uncertain or hesitating:They should take the plunge and get married.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024plunge (plunj),USA pronunciation v., plunged, plung•ing, n. v.t. - to cast or thrust forcibly or suddenly into something, as a liquid, a penetrable substance, a place, etc.;
immerse;
submerge:to plunge a dagger into one's heart. - to bring suddenly or forcibly into some condition, situation, etc.:to plunge a country into war; to pull a switch and plunge a house into darkness.
- Botany[Hort.]to place (a potted plant) up to its rim in soil or in certain other materials, as sand or moss.
- Surveyingto transit (the telescope of a transit or theodolite).
v.i. - to cast oneself, or fall as if cast, into water, a hole, etc.
- to rush or dash with headlong haste:to plunge through a crowd.
- to bet or speculate recklessly:to plunge on the stock market.
- to throw oneself impetuously or abruptly into some condition, situation, matter, etc.:to plunge into debt.
- to descend abruptly or precipitously, as a cliff, road, etc.
- to pitch violently forward, as a horse, ship, etc.
n. - act of plunging.
- a leap or dive, as into water.
- a headlong or impetuous rush or dash:a plunge into danger.
- a sudden, violent pitching movement.
- a place for plunging or diving, as a swimming pool.
- Geologypitch (def. 48).
- Idioms take the plunge, to enter with sudden decision upon an unfamiliar course of action, as after hesitation or deliberation:She took the plunge and invested her entire savings in the plan.
- Middle French plung(i)er Vulgar Latin *plumbicāre to heave the lead. See plumb
- Middle English 1325–75
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged See dip 1.
- 5.See corresponding entry in Unabridged dive.
- 6.See corresponding entry in Unabridged hasten.
- 9.See corresponding entry in Unabridged drop.
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: plunge /plʌndʒ/ vb - (usually followed by into) to thrust or throw (something, oneself, etc): they plunged into the sea
- to throw or be thrown into a certain state or condition: the room was plunged into darkness
- (usually followed by into) to involve or become involved deeply (in)
- (intransitive) to move or dash violently or with great speed or impetuosity
- (intransitive) to descend very suddenly or steeply: the ship plunged in heavy seas, a plunging neckline
- (intransitive) informal to speculate or gamble recklessly, for high stakes, etc
n - a leap or dive as into water
- informal a swim; dip
- a pitching or tossing motion
- take the plunge ⇒ informal to resolve to do something dangerous or irrevocable
Etymology: 14th Century: from Old French plongier, from Vulgar Latin plumbicāre (unattested) to sound with a plummet, from Latin plumbum lead |