Plunge (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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verb (used with object), plunged, plung·ing.
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. to place (a potted plant) up to its rim in soil or in certain other materials, as sand or moss.
  4. to transit (the telescope of a transit or theodolite).
verb (used without object), plunged, plung·ing.
  1. to cast oneself, or fall as if cast, into water, a hole, etc.
  2. to rush or dash with headlong haste: to plunge through a crowd.
  3. to bet or speculate recklessly: to plunge on the stock market.
  4. to throw oneself impetuously or abruptly into some condition, situation, matter, etc.: to plunge into debt.
  5. to descend abruptly or precipitously, as a cliff, road, etc.
  6. to pitch violently forward, as a horse, ship, etc.
noun
  1. act of plunging.
  2. a leap or dive, as into water.
  3. a headlong or impetuous rush or dash: a plunge into danger.
  4. a sudden, violent pitching movement.
  5. a place for plunging or diving, as a swimming pool.
  6. pitch1 (def. 45).
Idioms
  1. 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.
verb
  1. to thrust or throw (something, oneself, etc)
  2. to throw or be thrown into a certain state or condition
  3. to involve or become involved deeply (in)
  4. to move or dash violently or with great speed or impetuosity
  5. to descend very suddenly or steeply
  6. to speculate or gamble recklessly, for high stakes, etc
noun
  1. a leap or dive as into water
  2. a swim; dip
  3. a place where one can swim or dive, such as a swimming pool
  4. a headlong rush
  5. a pitching or tossing motion
  6. take the plunge informal
    • to resolve to do something dangerous or irrevocable
    • to get married
Plunge (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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