dive

/daɪv/

Definitions

1. verb

to jump or plunge into water, especially from a great height or with a sudden movement.

“She decided to dive off the high board at the swimming competition.”

2. noun

a downward or downwardly inclined movement or passage, especially through water.

“The submarine made a deep dive into the ocean.”

3. noun

a sudden or steep descent, especially of the market or the economy.

“The stock market took a dive during the economic crisis.”

4. noun

a dive or dive into a particular activity or field of work.

“He made a dive into the world of photography after retiring from his corporate job.”

5. verb

to take a great risk or to invest a lot of money in something.

“The entrepreneur decided to dive into the new business venture without much hesitation.”

6. verb

to enter a computer system or network in an unauthorized way.

“The hackers tried to dive into the company’s server to steal sensitive information.”

Synonyms

  • jump
  • leap
  • plunge

Antonyms

  • ascend
  • rise