Definition of dive - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
activityjump or plunge into water
- He took a dive into the pool.
2.
sportsUK deliberate fall after a challengeUK
- The player was penalized for a dive in the match.
3.
moneydecline
- The company's profits took a dive last year.
4.
flightdownward swooping motion
- The eagle made a dive towards its prey.
5.
- They went to a dive after the concert.
6.
aviationaerial descent with the nose pointed down
- The pilot executed a dive to avoid the enemy.
Verb
1.
water entryintr. jump into water head-firstintr.
- He decided to dive into the pool.
2.
sharp descenttr./intr. descend sharply or steeplytr./intr.
- The plane began to dive rapidly.
3.
sea gearintr. swim underwater using special equipmentintr.
- They dive with scuba gear near the reef.
4.
enthusiastic involvementtr. undertake with enthusiasmtr.
- She decided to dive into her new project.
5.
worsenintr. go to a lower or worse stateintr.
- The company's stocks dive after the scandal..
6.
sports deceptionUS pretend to be fouled in sportsUS
- The player was booked for a dive in the penalty area.
Images of dive
seedy bar or nightclub
Expressions with dive
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act of diving deep underwater
The team performed a deep dive to explore the coral reef.
begin eating eagerly
As soon as the food arrived, he dived in.
bar with a casual, rundown look, often popular with locals
We met at a dive bar after work.
start doing something with enthusiasm
She decided to dive into the new project immediately.
quickly move to a safe place
When the alarm sounded, everyone dived for cover.
move quickly to avoid being hit
The boxer had to duck and dive to dodge the punches.
decline rapidly in value or performance
The company's stocks took a dive last week.
start something eagerly without hesitation
She decided to dive in headfirst into the new project.
move quickly and suddenly toward something to get it
He made a dive for the last piece of cake.
experience a sudden decline in quality
The team started to go into a dive after halftime.
recover from a difficult or declining situation
The company pulled out of the dive after the new strategy.
examine or discuss the small parts of something closely
Let's dive into details before making a decision.
investigate thoroughly
She decided to dive into the details of the case.
dive with arched back and outstretched arms
She executed a perfect swan dive into the pool.
underwater swimming with mask and fins
She loves skin-diving in the clear ocean waters.
search through trash for useful items
They often dumpster dive for furniture.
boat designed for carrying scuba groups to underwater activity locations
The dive boat left early to reach the coral reef.
suddenly move downwards towards a target
The bird dive-bombed the lake to catch a fish.
swim underwater using breathing equipment that supplies air from tanks
We plan to scuba dive near the coral reef on vacation.
jump off the stage onto the crowd
The lead singer decided to stage-dive during the encore.
dive with body arched and arms swept back
She performed a perfect swallow dive from the board.
aircraft made to drop bombs while diving steeply
The dive bomber attacked the target from above.
flap or spoiler on aircraft wings for dive control
The pilot deployed the dive brake during the steep descent.
electronic device for divers that tracks depth and time and guides safe ascent
The instructor checked his dive computer before leading the group to shallower water.
Origin of dive
Old English, dufan (to sink)
Terms with dive included in their meaning
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sports
dive into water landing stomach first, usually painful
sports
dive into water landing flat on the belly
water dive
act of diving or submerging into water
physical action
jump or dive quickly into something
diving
dive creating a large splash
bad dive
dive where abdomen hits water first
dive
move quickly under water
aviation
transition from a dive to level flight
sports
bend at the waist with legs straight during a dive
diving
dive bending at the waist
sports
perform a dive bending at the waist
aviation
maneuver of leveling an aircraft after a dive
aviation
change from a dive to level flight
diving move
dive in which the diver jumps forward but rotates backward
acr: Advanced Open Water Diver
person trained to dive in open water
diving
dive hitting water with the belly
swimming
dive where the belly hits the water first
dive
diving into water with legs tucked
diving
dive with a full backward somersault
diving maneuver
dive involving a backflip and head-first water entry
diving
dive with two backward somersaults in pike position
diving
dive bending at hips with straight legs
diving
dive with two backward somersaults in tuck position
diving
dive with arched back and outstretched arms
Examples of dive in a sentence
She practiced her dive at the local swimming club. He was criticized for a dive during the game. The referee ignored the obvious dive. Ticket sales took a dive after the storm. The currency's dive worried investors. The falcon began a sudden dive from the cliff.
The jet recovered after a steep dive. The dive was known for its cheap drinks. Locals often gathered at the dive on weekends. The sudden dive took the passengers by surprise. Instructors teach how to control a dive during training. She learned to dive gracefully into the sea. They watched him dive from the high board. The bird seemed to dive towards the water. He watched the stock prices dive unexpectedly. We dive with an instructor during our first lesson. Last summer, she dove off the coast with full gear. He decided to dive into learning a new language. They dive into every challenge with excitement. Sales figures dive during the off-season. His health began to dive after the diagnosis. The striker dived after minimal contact. Fans booed when he dived near the goal.
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- French:plongeon, plonger, ...
- German:Sprung, eintauchen, ...
- Italian:tuffo, tuffarsi, ...
- Spanish:chapuzón, zambullirse, ...
- Portuguese:mergulho, mergulhar, ...
- Chinese:跳水, 跃入, ...
- Japanese:飛び込み, 飛び込む, ...
- Arabic:غَطْس, غاصَ, ...
- Hebrew:צְלִילָה, לִצְלוֹל, ...
- Russian:прыжок, нырять, ...
- Ukrainian:стрибок, пірнати, ...
- Hindi:गोता, गोता लगाना, ...
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