plunge

verb
UK: /plʌndʒ/
US: /plʌndʒ/

  1. To jump or dive quickly and energetically.

    1. I will plunge into the pool.
    2. She decided to plunge into the icy water despite the cold temperature.

  2. To decrease suddenly and greatly.

    1. The stock prices plunge fast.
    2. The company's profits began to plunge after the new regulations were introduced.

  3. To experience something suddenly and unexpectedly.

    1. We plunge into darkness.
    2. The country was plunged into chaos following the unexpected political upheaval.

Synonyms

decline jump fall drop dive
plunge noun

  1. A quick jump or dive.

    1. Take a plunge in the sea.
    2. She took a plunge into the deep end of the swimming pool.

  2. A sudden and great decrease.

    1. There's a plunge in sales.
    2. The unexpected plunge in the market value caused widespread concern among investors.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "plunge" in English means: To jump or dive quickly and energetically., To decrease suddenly and greatly., To experience something suddenly and unexpectedly..

The phonetic transcription of "plunge" is /plʌndʒ/ in British English and /plʌndʒ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "plunge": decline, jump, fall, drop, dive.

Example usage of "plunge": "I will plunge into the pool.". More examples on the page.