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plunge (EN)
werkwoord, Selfstandige naamwoord

werkwoord “plunge”

infinitief plunge; hy plunges; verlede tyd plunged; verlede deelw. plunged; ger. plunging
  1. duik
    The roller coaster plunged down the steep track, making everyone scream.
  2. laat duik
    The heavy rain plunged the car into the flooded street.
  3. begin skielik
    She decided to plunge into her new job without any hesitation.
  4. daal skerp
    Temperatures plunged overnight, leaving the city covered in frost by morning.
  5. afdaal steil
    The road plunged rapidly from the top of the hill.
  6. spring in water
    She took a deep breath and plunged into the icy lake.
  7. ontstop
    She had to plunge the sink to clear the clog.

Selfstandige naamwoord “plunge”

enkelvoud plunge, meervoud plunges of ontelbaar
  1. skielike beweging
    The bird took a sudden plunge from the tree branch to catch its prey.
  2. skerp daling
    The company's stock took a plunge after the disappointing earnings report.
  3. skielike betrokkenheid
    She took a plunge into learning French, signing up for classes and buying textbooks.
  4. sprong in water
    He took a deep breath and made a plunge into the river.