dive

Definition

  • verb: to jump into water with your arms and head going in first
  • verb: to plunge into water intentionally and especially headfirst
  • usually used in the phrase 'take a dive'
  • synonyms: penetrate, explore, dip

Examples

  • Her books always have me 'diving for' my dictionary. [=I often need a dictionary to understand the words she uses in her books]

  • He 'made a dive for cover'. [=he suddenly jumped to a place where he would be safe or protected]

  • We have a lot of things to discuss, so let's 'dive right in'. [=let's get started immediately]

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