launch into

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

To begin (something involved or time-consuming).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Bắt đầu một việc gì đó phức tạp hoặc tốn thời gian

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

I asked where he had been all day, and he launched into a detailed explanation about running into an old friend and being invited to a wedding.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “launch into” mean?

To begin (something involved or time-consuming).

Is “launch into” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.