Definition of Plunge
Plunge
Plun·ge
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
To dive or jump suddenly into water or to take a sudden risk.
e.g. The brave firefighter took a plunge into the icy river to save the child.
(verb)
to descend, dip, or decrease suddenly;
e.g. The stock market plunged yesterday.
(verb)
to cause to penetrate or fall suddenly;
e.g. He plunged the dagger into the leg of the lion that was attacking him.
(noun)
an act of falling, dropping, dipping suddenly;
e.g. She took a plunge into the cool waters of the marina.
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