verb

 

jump in to jump into water with your head and arms going in first

He dived off the side of the boat into the sea.

 

swim to swim under water, usually with breathing equipment

 

fly to fly down through the air very quickly

Suddenly the plane dived to the ground.

 

value If a value or price dives, it suddenly becomes less.

 

noun

 

jump a jump into water with your arms and head going in first

 

movement a quick movement somewhere

 

value when the value or price of something suddenly becomes less

Share prices took a dive today.

 

place a place such as a bar which is considered to be dirty or of low quality