Plunging (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /plʌndʒ/
Definition
To push or thrust suddenly or violently into something.
Examples
He plunged the knife into the heart of the enemy.
The stock market plunged after the news broke.
She plunged into the conversation, eager to share her opinion.
How to Use Plunging
- plunge into (prepositional phrase)
- To suddenly become involved in an activity or situation. — "He plunged into work as soon as he arrived."
- plunge down (prepositional phrase)
- To move downwards suddenly and rapidly. — "The elevator plunged down several floors before stopping."
- plunge for (prepositional phrase)
- To dive or jump into water. — "The seals plunge for fish in the ocean."
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