take the first step or steps in carrying out an action | begin with vigor |
put down in writing; of texts, musical compositions, etc. | devote (oneself) fully to |
pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking | cause to be immersed |
lower someone's spirits; make downhearted | immerse briefly into a liquid so as to wet, coat, or saturate |
move something or somebody to a lower position | thrust or throw into |
alight from (a horse) | fall abruptly |
lower (one's body) as by kneeling | drop steeply |
| dash violently or with great speed or impetuosity |