plunge

a brief swim in water

a steep and rapid fall

thrust or throw into; "Immerse yourself in hot water"

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"

cause to be immersed; "The professor plunged his students into the study of the Italian text"

fall abruptly; "It plunged to the bottom of the well"

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"