plunge into
To jump suddenly into something — water, a topic, or a difficult situation
Meanings
To jump or fall suddenly into water or a liquid
"The diver plunged into the clear blue water from the high cliff."
To start an activity or discussion with great energy and commitment
"He plunged into the research with an enthusiasm his colleagues found exhausting."
To cause something or someone to suddenly enter a bad or chaotic situation
"The sudden resignation of the prime minister plunged the country into political uncertainty."
Versatile and vivid. Used for physical entry into water, enthusiastic engagement in activities, and also for crises (a country plunged into chaos). The transitive use ('the blackout plunged the city into darkness') is common in journalism.
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