• Verb (used with object)

    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.
    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.
    Horticulture . to place (a potted plant) up to its rim in soil or in certain other materials, as sand or moss.
    Surveying . to transit (the telescope of a transit or theodolite).

    Verb (used without object)

    to cast oneself, or fall as if cast, into water, a hole, etc.
    to rush or dash with headlong haste
    to plunge through a crowd.
    to bet or speculate recklessly
    to plunge on the stock market.
    to throw oneself impetuously or abruptly into some condition, situation, matter, etc.
    to plunge into debt.
    to descend abruptly or precipitously, as a cliff, road, etc.
    to pitch violently forward, as a horse, ship, etc.

    Noun

    act of plunging.
    a leap or dive, as into water.
    a headlong or impetuous rush or dash
    a plunge into danger.
    a sudden, violent pitching movement.
    a place for plunging or diving, as a swimming pool.
    Geology . pitch ( def. 48 ) . ?

    Idiom

    take the plunge, 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.

    Antonyms

    noun
    ascent , increase , rise
    verb
    ascend , increase , rise

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