Pronunciation: /plʌndʒ/
noun a quick and sudden movement or action
A1 The swimmer took a plunge into the pool.
A2 She felt a sudden plunge in the temperature as winter approached.
B1 The company's stock took a plunge after the CEO's scandal was revealed.
B2 The economy experienced a sharp plunge due to the global recession.
C1 The diver executed a perfect plunge from the high diving board.
C2 The market saw a dramatic plunge in prices following the announcement of new regulations.
verb to jump or dive quickly and energetically
A1 The child was afraid to plunge into the deep end of the pool.
A2 She decided to plunge into a new hobby and try painting.
B1 The company decided to plunge into the international market by opening a new office in Europe.
B2 After months of preparation, the team finally decided to plunge into the project and start implementing their ideas.
C1 The politician's decision to plunge into controversial topics sparked a heated debate.
C2 The entrepreneur's willingness to plunge into risky investments paid off with a successful business venture.
formal The stock market took a sudden plunge yesterday, causing concern among investors.
informal I heard that ticket prices for the concert have taken a plunge, so we should buy them now.
slang I can't believe she took the plunge and got a tattoo on her arm!
figurative After her breakup, she felt like she was in a free fall, unable to stop the emotional plunge.
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