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plunge in

phrasal verb

Definition of plunge in

1 : to push (something) into something quickly and forcefully
  • The nurse grabbed his arm and plunged the needle in.
2 : to start doing something with enthusiasm and energy
  • It was a big project, so we all just had to plunge in and get started.

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plunge play

  1. : to cause to penetrate or enter quickly and forcibly into something

  2. : to cause to enter a state or course of action usually suddenly, unexpectedly, or violently

  3. : to thrust or cast oneself into or as if into water

  1. : an act or instance of plunging : dive

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