plunge
word
/ˈpɫəndʒ/
/plˈʌndʒ/
Definition
To move or fall quickly and suddenly, often into something like water; also used for a sudden decrease, such as in prices or temperature.
Usage & Nuances
Common collocations include 'plunge into water', 'plunge prices', 'take the plunge' (decide to do something risky). Used both literally (physical action) and figuratively (sudden changes in emotion, value, etc.). 'Plunge' is more dramatic than 'drop' or 'fall'.
Spanish: sumergirse - lanzarse - caída repentinaPortuguese (BR): mergulhar - queda bruscaPortuguese (PT): mergulhar - queda abruptaChinese (Simplified): 猛跌 - 跳入 - 陷入Chinese (Traditional): 猛跌 - 跳入 - 陷入Hindi: डुबकी लगाना - गिरावटArabic: يغوص - ينخفض بشكل حادBengali: ঝাঁপ দেওয়া - হঠাৎ পতনRussian: погружаться - нырять - резкое падениеJapanese: 飛び込む - 急落Vietnamese: lao xuống - giảm mạnhKorean: 빠지다 - 급락하다Turkish: dalmak - hızla düşmekUrdu: غوطہ لگانا - تیز گراوٹIndonesian: terjun - penurunan tajam
Example Sentences
He took a deep breath and plunged into the cold water.
basic
The temperature plunged at night.
basic
Stock prices plunged after the news.
basic
Sometimes you just need to plunge in and get started.
natural
She watched the dolphins plunge through the waves.
natural
After months of thinking, Mark decided to take the plunge and move abroad.
natural