Definition of dip - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
immersingtr. lower something into a liquid brieflytr.
- She dipped the brush into the paint.
2.
food samplingtr./intr. take a small amount of somethingtr./intr.
- He dipped his brush into the paint..
3.
businessintr. decrease slightly in value or rateintr.
- The stock prices dipped slightly today.
4.
swimmingintr. immerse oneself in a liquidintr.
- He dipped into the pool to cool off.
5.
- He decided to dip before the party ended.
6.
movementintr. incline downward from the horizonintr.
- The road dips sharply after the curve.
7.
religiontr. immerse for baptismtr.
- The priest dipped the child in water.
8.
danceintr. TECH. perform a dance move by lowering the bodyintr. TECH.
- They dipped gracefully at the end of the dance.
Noun
1.
foodthick sauce for dipping food
- He served chips with a spicy dip.
2.
swimmingbrief swim in water
- She enjoyed a quick dip in the lake..
3.
measurementslight decrease in amount or level
- There was a dip in sales last month..
4.
financesudden decrease in value or amount
- The stock market experienced a dip last week.
5.
danceTECH. move in partner dancesTECH.
- They ended the dance with a dramatic dip.
6.
geographydepression in a surface
- The field had a noticeable dip in the middle.
7.
chemicalsliquid for immersing objects
- The tools were cleaned in a disinfectant dip.
Images of dip
thick sauce for dipping food 
brief swim in water 
liquid for immersing objects
Expressions with dip
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dipping food twice in sauce
He was caught doing a double dip at the party.
move slightly downward or lower
The bird dipped down to catch the insect.
spend from a reserve of money
He had to dip into his savings for rent.
selection made purely by chance
Choosing a restaurant was a lucky dip.
immerse oneself briefly in water for pleasure or refreshment
After the hike, they decided to take a dip in the lake..
start something new carefully and slowly
She decided to dip her toe in the art world.
try something new carefully or slowly
She decided to dip a toe into painting.
spend your own money, often unwillingly or unexpectedly
I had to dip into my pocket to pay for repairs.
spend money, often unwillingly or unexpectedly
I had to dip into my wallet for the repairs.
try something new or unfamiliar
She decided to dip her toes in painting to see if she liked it.
leave a place without telling anyone
He decided to dip out before the meeting ended.
try something new carefully without full commitment
She decided to dip toes in the water before joining the club.
purchase an asset after its price drops
Investors often buy the dip during market corrections.
dipping sauce made from beans
We served tortilla chips with bean dip.
creamy sauce made from melted cheese
We served nachos with cheese dip at the party.
spicy sauce made with chili peppers
She served tortilla chips with homemade chili dip.
spend money from savings for unexpected expenses
She dipped into her savings to cover the medical bills.
spend money from savings for something specific
She dipped into savings to fund her vacation..
enter water briefly for swimming or cooling off
Let's go for a dip before dinner.
creamy appetizer made with spinach and other ingredients
We served spinach dip with chips at the party.
decrease in a measurable quantity
There was a dip in the stock prices.
adjust headlights from high beam to low beam
Please dip the headlights when another car approaches.
go into water for a short swim or bath
Let's have a dip before dinner!
slide for children to play on
The kids enjoyed the slippery dip at the park.
Origin of dip
Old English, dyppan (to immerse)
Terms with dip included in their meaning
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food
dip bread or biscuit in liquid before eating
condiment
mashed avocado mixed with seasonings, often used as a dip
party dip
dip made from black-eyed peas corn and vegetables
hors d'oeuvre
selection of raw vegetables with a dip
cooking
dip or soak something in liquid
electromagnetism
line where magnetic dip is zero
writing
container for ink to dip a pen
mathematics
low point or dip in a surface
dipping
dip a body part briefly into a liquid
geology
progressing opposite to rock strata dip
dip with butter
dip with garlic, anchovies, butter, olive oil
medical
small dip in the arterial pulse waveform
gesture
dip or low courtesy
abr: guacamole
thick avocado dip used in Mexican food
acr: hot-dip galvanized
hot-dip galvanized means metal is coated with zinc
geology
line on a map connecting points of equal dip
geology
having equal inclination or dip
geography
line on a map linking places with the same magnetic dip
party dip
spread made with cheese, mayonnaise, and pimentos
neck anatomy
dip at the base of the neck between collarbones
cuisine
Greek dip made from fish roe, olive oil, and lemon juice
road
bump or dip in a road
cuisine
Greek dip with yogurt, cucumber, and garlic
chili con carne
dip made with chili con carne
Examples of dip in a sentence
The chef dipped the vegetables in boiling water. She dipped her finger into the sauce. He dipped a toe into the cold water. Housing prices are expected to dip next quarter. The temperature dipped below freezing overnight. She dipped into the lake before breakfast.
We dip in the sea every summer. They had to dip when the cops showed up. Let's dip before the traffic gets worse. Beyond the ridge, the trail dips toward the lake. The airplane dipped below the horizon. He gently dipped the baby into the holy water. She was dipped into the river as part of the ceremony. She learned to dip perfectly in her dance class. The couple's dip was the highlight of their performance. She made a creamy dip for the vegetables. The dip was perfect for the breadsticks. He took a refreshing dip in the pool. A quick dip in the ocean was all she needed. We noticed a dip in temperature after sunset. The dip in profits concerned the stakeholders. Investors were worried about the dip in the housing market. The company reported a dip in quarterly profits. He caught her smoothly after the dip. The instructor demonstrated a safe dip. The road had a dip that collected rainwater. Hikers stumbled upon a dip filled with wildflowers. The metal parts were coated in a protective dip. She prepared a dye dip for the fabric.
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- French:tremper, dip, ...
- German:dippen, Dip, ...
- Italian:immergere, salsa, ...
- Spanish:sumergir, salsa para mojar, ...
- Portuguese:mergulhar, molho, ...
- Chinese:浸, 蘸酱, ...
- Japanese:浸す, ディップ, ...
- Arabic:غَمَسَ, غموس, ...
- Hebrew:לִטְבּוֹל, מִטְבָּל, ...
- Russian:окунуть, соус, ...
- Ukrainian:занурювати, соус, ...
- Hindi:डुबोना, डिप, ...
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