plunge in

verb

plunged in; plunging in; plunges 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.

Examples of plunge in in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Score the bottom of a peach with a small x, boil for 10 seconds, and plunge in cool water for effortless peeling. — Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 10 July 2026

There’s also a sauna, a vapor room, and a cold plunge in the outdoor seawater pool, which, at 32 degrees Fahrenheit, is the same temperature as the Mediterranean sea in winter. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026

Economists, though, have been split as to its durability, particularly since energy prices have plunged in recent weeks. — Jeff Cox, CNBC, 8 July 2026

This round of incentives marks one year since major changes to the program spurred by a plunge in shooting levels were implemented. — Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 7 July 2026

Rhymes for plunge in

• dungeon