plunge (EN)

verb, noun

verb “plunge”

1. to suddenly move forward or downward
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   The roller coaster plunged down the steep track, making everyone scream.
2. to cause something to suddenly move forward or downward
   The heavy rain plunged the car into the flooded street.
3. to quickly start doing something or get into a state
   She decided to plunge into her new job without any hesitation.
4. to drop sharply and quickly in amount or value
   Temperatures plunged overnight, leaving the city covered in frost by morning.
5. to go steeply downward
   The road plunged rapidly from the top of the hill.
6. to jump or dive into water or another liquid
   She took a deep breath and plunged into the icy lake.
7. to use a tool to clear a blockage by pushing and pulling it in a pipe or drain
   She had to plunge the sink to clear the clog.

noun “plunge”

1. a quick and sudden drop or movement away from something
   The bird took a sudden plunge from the tree branch to catch its prey.
2. a rapid fall in numbers or value
   The company's stock took a plunge after the disappointing earnings report.
3. the action of getting involved quickly and deeply in a new activity or situation
   She took a plunge into learning French, signing up for classes and buying textbooks.
4. the act of jumping or diving into water
   He took a deep breath and made a plunge into the river.