ALL meanings of take the plunge
take the plunge
T t - verbal expression take the plunge do sth daring 1
- verbal expression take the plunge commit to sth 1
- verb with object take the plunge to cast or thrust forcibly or suddenly into something, as a liquid, a penetrable substance, a place, etc.; immerse; submerge: to plunge a dagger into one's heart. 1
- verb with object take the plunge to bring suddenly or forcibly into some condition, situation, etc.: to plunge a country into war; to pull a switch and plunge a house into darkness. 1
- verb with object take the plunge Horticulture. to place (a potted plant) up to its rim in soil or in certain other materials, as sand or moss. 1
- verb with object take the plunge Surveying. to transit (the telescope of a transit or theodolite). 1
- verb without object take the plunge to cast oneself, or fall as if cast, into water, a hole, etc. 1
- verb without object take the plunge to rush or dash with headlong haste: to plunge through a crowd. 1
- verb without object take the plunge to bet or speculate recklessly: to plunge on the stock market. 1
- verb without object take the plunge to throw oneself impetuously or abruptly into some condition, situation, matter, etc.: to plunge into debt. 1
- verb without object take the plunge to descend abruptly or precipitously, as a cliff, road, etc. 1
- verb without object take the plunge to pitch violently forward, as a horse, ship, etc. 1
- noun take the plunge act of plunging. 1
- noun take the plunge a leap or dive, as into water. 1
- noun take the plunge a headlong or impetuous rush or dash: a plunge into danger. 1
- noun take the plunge a sudden, violent pitching movement. 1
- noun take the plunge a place for plunging or diving, as a swimming pool. 1
- noun take the plunge Geology. pitch1 (def 45). 1
- idioms take the plunge take the plunge, to enter with sudden decision upon an unfamiliar course of action, as after hesitation or deliberation: She took the plunge and invested her entire savings in the plan. 1
- noun take the plunge to resolve to do something dangerous or irrevocable 0
- noun take the plunge to get married 0
- noun take the plunge to start on a new and seemingly uncertain enterprise, esp. after some hesitation 0