plunge into
phrasal verb
plunged into; plunging into; plunges into
1
: to push (something) into (something) quickly and forcefully
He plunged the knife into the cake.
I plunged the sponge into the bucket of water.
2
: to start doing (something) with enthusiasm and energy
She plunged (right) into the assignment.
3
: to suddenly begin to be in (a particular and usually bad condition or situation)
He plunged into a severe depression.
4
: to cause (someone or something) to suddenly be in (a particular condition or situation)
A series of bad management decisions had plunged the company into debt.
The author plunges his readers into a world of fantasy.
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The impact, which occurred on the downslope of the southbound bridge, shattered the wall and caused the tractor to plunge into the Delaware River.
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Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 11 July 2025
While many of us were enjoying July 4 festivities this past weekend, Texas Hill Country was plunged into disaster.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 7 July 2025
When a group of ducklings gathered on the ledge of the Westside Highway Bridge in New York City, onlookers held their breath to witness a courageous plunge into the water below.
—Kendall Malinchock, USA Today, 18 June 2025
Khamenei had not made a public appearance since his country was plunged into conflict on June 13, when Israel unilaterally bombed Iranian military and nuclear sites.
—Max Saltman, CNN Money, 5 July 2025
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Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 11 July 2025
While many of us were enjoying July 4 festivities this past weekend, Texas Hill Country was plunged into disaster.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 7 July 2025
When a group of ducklings gathered on the ledge of the Westside Highway Bridge in New York City, onlookers held their breath to witness a courageous plunge into the water below.
—Kendall Malinchock, USA Today, 18 June 2025
Khamenei had not made a public appearance since his country was plunged into conflict on June 13, when Israel unilaterally bombed Iranian military and nuclear sites.
—Max Saltman, CNN Money, 5 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for plunge into
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“Plunge into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plunge%20into. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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