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dive in [phrasal verb]

to start doing something suddenly and energetically, often without stopping to think

US /daɪv/ 
UK /daɪv/ 
Example: 

If neighbouring countries are having a war, you can't just dive in.

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English

dive in

dive in phrasal verb (see also ↑dive)
to start doing something eagerly:
Harvey dived in with several questions.

   

Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary

Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary - 4th Edition
 

dive in/dive into sth — phrasal verb with dive / daɪv / verb ( dived or US also dove , dive or US also dove )

C2 to start doing something suddenly and energetically, often without stopping to think:

If neighbouring countries are having a war, you can't just dive in.

Merriam-Webster's Advanced Learner's Dictionary

7 informal : to start doing something with enthusiasm - usually + into or in
• They dove into their work.
• I'm just not ready to dive (right) into another romantic relationship.
• They sat down at the dinner table and dove (right) in. [=started eating immediately]
• We have a lot of things to discuss, so let's dive right in. [=let's get started immediately]

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