dives in
Starts without hesitation
Dives in means to plunge into something with enthusiasm or without hesitation.
The literal sense—jumping into water—extends to any wholehearted engagement: She dives in without reading the instructions, He dives in headfirst whenever there's a new project.
The phrase suggests boldness, sometimes recklessness, in starting something.
- commitBind to a course
- initiateTo set in motion
- takes the plungeActs despite uncertainty
- submergePlunge beneath liquid
- dedicateSet apart formally
plunge · deep end · head first · wade · tackle · splash · embrace · descend · explore · leap · immerse · pursue · devote · undertake · invest · focus · involve · get stuck in
- taking actionacts, moves, responds, take action, go for it
caution and hesitation
dives inhesitates
Shows momentary indecision
holds back · hangs back · pulls back · waits · pauses