plough into
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To crash into something.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
The lorry ploughed into the line of stationary cars.
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).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To engage in some activity with vigor.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
To invest a resource (money, material, energy) into something.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “plough into” mean?
To crash into something.
Is “plough into” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.