plunge

to jump into water with your whole body

zambullirse, sumergirse

• plunge into the pool

Collocations plunge into a lake · plunge into the sea

• She plunged into the icy water.

  Ella se zambulló en el agua helada.

to suddenly change to a different level or state, especially one that is lower or worse

caer bruscamente, disminuir de repente

• plunge into debt

Collocations plunge in prices · plunge into poverty

• The economy plunged into recession.

  La economía entró en recesión de manera brusca.

to push something quickly and forcefully into a place or position

introducir rápidamente, meter con fuerza

• plunge your hand into the water

Collocations plunge a knife into something · plunge one's hands into a pocket

• He plunged his hand into his pocket.

  Él metió rápidamente la mano en el bolsillo.

to begin to do something with a lot of energy and enthusiasm

empezar con entusiasmo, lanzarse de lleno

• plunge into work

Collocations plunge into a project · plunge into action

• She plunged into the new job with enthusiasm.

  Ella se lanzó de lleno al nuevo trabajo con entusiasmo.