nounπShareThe act of plunging or submerging"The sudden plunge into the icy lake was exhilarating. "actionnaturetoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA dive, leap, rush, or pitch into (into water)"A plunge into the sea"actionsportnaturetoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA swimming pool"After school, Sarah went to the plunge to cool off. "buildingarchitecturesportentertainmentplacetoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe act of pitching or throwing oneself headlong or violently forward, like an unruly horse"The horse's sudden plunge spooked the young rider. "actionsporttoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareHeavy and reckless betting in horse racing; hazardous speculation"The gambler's plunge cost him his entire savings. "betbusinessfinanceeconomytoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn immersion in difficulty, embarrassment, or distress; the condition of being surrounded or overwhelmed; a strait; difficulty"The financial crisis created a plunge into debt for many families. "situationdisastersufferingconditiontoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo thrust into liquid, or into any penetrable substance; to immerse."to plunge the body into water"actionphysicstoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cast, stab or throw into some thing, state, condition or action."to plunge a dagger into the breast; Β to plunge a nation into war"actionconditiontoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo baptize by immersion."The priest will plunge the new parishioner in the baptismal font. "religionritualtoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo dive, leap or rush (into water or some liquid); to submerge oneself."he plunged into the river"actionnaturesporttoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo fall or rush headlong into some thing, action, state or condition."to plunge into debt; Β to plunge into controversy"actionconditiontoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo pitch or throw oneself headlong or violently forward, as a horse does."The horse plunged forward, startled by the loud noise. "actionanimalsporttoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo bet heavily and recklessly; to risk large sums in gambling."He plunged all his savings into the lottery, hoping to win a new car. "betbusinesseconomyfinancetoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo entangle or embarrass (mostly used in past participle)."The awkward question about her missing homework plunged her into further embarrassment. "actioncharactersituationtoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo overwhelm, overpower."The sudden announcement of the school closure plunged the students into a state of confusion. "actionprocesseventtoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading