a brief swim in water
[ Syn: dip ]
a steep and rapid fall
plunge (n.)
thrust or throw into; Immerse yourself in hot water
[ Syn: immerse ]
drop steeply; the stock market plunged
dash violently or with great speed or impetuosity; She plunged at it eagerly'
begin with vigor; He launched into a long diatribe; She plunged into a dangerous adventure
[ Syn: launch ]
cause to be immersed; The professor plunged his students into the study of the Italian text
[ Syn: immerse ]
fall abruptly; It plunged to the bottom of the well
[ Syn: dump ]
immerse briefly into a liquid so as to wet, coat, or saturate; dip the garment into the cleaning solution; dip the brush into the paint
devote (oneself) fully to; He immersed himself into his studies
[ Syn: steep , immerse , engulf , engross , absorb , soak up ]