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dive in

Date: Jan 21 2004

Quote

1. Quote - Listen to the quote and guess what the slang means.

“That’s definitely next and I’m excited about it. I think we’re good and ready to dive in. It was all about letting Friends be over as I really wanted that chapter of my life to kind of come to a close and then have something to do.”
- Jennifer Aniston, star of the new movie Along Came Polly, talking about having children with her husband Brad Pitt.

Definition

1. Definition - Study the definition.

start something and give it full energy and attention

2. Use - Learn how the slang is used.

You can use “dive in” to describe the effort it will take to make something happen. Many things can’t be done unless you “dive in” and do what it takes to be successful. For example, you can’t learn English unless you “dive in” and focus your energy and efforts. You can do it, but it’s going to take a lot of time, concentration and hard work. When you “dive in,” you’re making the commitment to doing whatever is necessary to achieve your goals.

Examples

1. Examples - Hear some example sentences.

””I hate studying, but I just have to dive in and concentrate for a few hours so I can do well on my test tomorrow.”“

””We’ve been waiting to save money before decorating our apartment. Now that we’ve got the money we need, we’re going to dive in and get new furniture, art, lighting and appliances.”“

””If you don’t know how to cook, the best way to learn is just to dive in and try to make something. You’ll learn by doing it and making mistakes along the way.”“

””If you want to be a good basketball player, you have to dive in and learn everything you can about the game. You can become a great player, but you’re going to have to practice every day.”“

Winners

1. Winners - See who guessed the slang definition correctly.

“dive in” means start something, begin something new, care for it seriously, think of it and is going to do it.
by Pink (Hanoi, Vietnam)
I think dive in means ready to get involve to something and completly ready to do something.
by mahsa (Mesa, USA)
It means to concentrate and dedicate all your energy and enthousiasm in one activity that is important for you
by paola (Pasto, Colombia)
ready to do it seriously
by siriporn (Bangkok, Thailand)
I think dive in means start to something
by sandira (Kathmandu, Nepal)
To start to do something eagerly and with a lot of energy.
by Kristina (Glendale, USA)
get ready to do it, and can do it well! and make their effort to face the thing! they are optimistic!!!
by xiang (Shanghai, China)
I guess “to dive in” means something like “to get down to new work” or “be prepared to start doing something new”
by Dragana (Arandjelovac, Serbia and Montenegro)
when you are ready to do something well, prepared.
by Graciela (Três Lagoas, Brazil)
When you dive in, you go for it… Someone dives in to go ahead with a particular plan… We accept something and take required action when we say “dive in”
by JyotiPrakash (Bhilai, India)
She meant that they will have to dedicate a lot of time in caring a child and they are ready for this.
by claudia (Hualqui, Chile)
I guess “dive in” means something like “to start” or “to begin with something”.
by Joana (Schlüchtern, Germany)
To dive in may mean that to have, to enjoin or to be a part of. I just guess !!
by Cherry (BKK, Thailand)
make things really happen or totally involve into
by Cynthia (Toronto, Canada)
to start doing something with concentration!
by maryam (Alain, UAE)
i think dive in means involve into something seriously and full-heartedly
by Ivy (Penang, Malaysia)
“Dive in” means to involve oneself completely in sth, to plunge into an activity or enterprise with vigor and gusto. For example, he is diving into a new project.
by Sherry (ShenZhen, China)
can concentrate on giving birth, to have a baby; no problems around; just ready to go and reach the “goal”
by janice (Hong Kong, China)
be devoted to; contribute to
by peter (Shanghai, China)
it means that, i think, to decide to do sth and to apply your decision.
by secil (Eskiflehir, Turkey)
put much time and energy into doing something
by ping (Edmonton, Canada)
I think it perhaps means making all efforts one can to do something
by maggie (China)
It means ready to get into or to do something.
by Geni (Bloomington, U.S.A)
Ready to go for it.
by Marcelo (Buenos Aires, Argentina)
be dedicated oneself into
by Linqing (Fredericton, Canada)
to participate in, to take part in
by coral (Mudanjiang, China)
To do the thing.
by Linda (Saitama, Japan)
I guess this means when you are decided in starting something dedicating yourself on this.
by Antonio Cledilson (Tianguá-CE, Brazil)
Dive in here means “ready to do it”.
by Jodie (Taipei, Taiwan)
“dive in” means to go ahead and do something “go for some action”.
by Dana (Dubai, UAE)
devote to do sth; be involved to do sth; do sth with whole passion, whole time or whole strength of somebody
by sandy (Zhenjiang, China)
If you dive in, you prepare for an event or action that will happen soon, and make the necessary arrangements.
by Cecile (Taipei, R.O.C)
To pay full attention to the business one going to take with others’ interrupion
by Jiang (Beijing, China)
“Dive in” means something that makes yourself absorb in.
by Nick (Chung-Li, Taiwan)
“Dive in” means someone is planning to do something.
by Joyce (Tainan, Taiwan)
paticipate in sth that really enjoy yourself and also can enjoy others
by coco (Shanghai, China)
start
by Major (Dalian, China)
I guess that means somewhat good, maybe a kinda wonderful state. I mean they two have got to a satisfied point in their marrige!
by cherry (Chongqing, China)