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What does take the plunge mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word take the plunge? Here's what it means.

Verb
  1. (idiomatic) To get engaged to be married.
  2. (idiomatic) To begin any major commitment.
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These dynamic women are all Aries, the first and fieriest sign of the zodiac, who like to take the plunge.
As I read the opening blurb, which is light-hearted and upbeat, my sense of shame subsided and I decided to take the plunge.
When clients started asking if she offered the treatment, she decided to take the plunge and practise on a few nervous friends.
I need farmers to know they'll have a reliable market if they take the plunge into naturally grown food.
He, who relinquished his executive's job in an insurance company to take the plunge into active politics, is keen on taking an untrodden path.
At a time when people distrust politicians, when the image of politics is tainted, should left-wing feminists even take the plunge into politics?

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