Plough into

phrasal verb

To crash into something, especially when driving.

The driver lost control of the car and ploughed into a wall.
Visual representation of "plough into" - To crash into something, especially when driving.

Often appears as...

  • car ploughed into
  • truck ploughed into

Usage tips

Colloquial

phrasal verb

Spend a lot of money or resources on something.

The company ploughed millions into the new project hoping for success.
Visual representation of "plough into" - Spend a lot of money or resources on something

Often appears as...

  • ploughed money into
  • ploughed resources into

Usage tips

Business

phrasal verb

To throw or push forcefully into something.

He was so angry he ploughed his fist into the wall.
Visual representation of "plough into" - To throw or push forcefully into something

Often appears as...

  • ploughed fist into
  • ploughed hand into
phrasal verb

To crash into something, especially when driving.

The driver lost control of the car and ploughed into a wall.
Visual representation of "plough into" - To crash into something, especially when driving.

Often appears as...

  • car ploughed into
  • truck ploughed into

Usage tips

Colloquial

phrasal verb

Spend a lot of money or resources on something.

The company ploughed millions into the new project hoping for success.
Visual representation of "plough into" - Spend a lot of money or resources on something

Often appears as...

  • ploughed money into
  • ploughed resources into

Usage tips

Business

phrasal verb

To throw or push forcefully into something.

He was so angry he ploughed his fist into the wall.
Visual representation of "plough into" - To throw or push forcefully into something

Often appears as...

  • ploughed fist into
  • ploughed hand into
Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "plough into"
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Unexpected Crashes

Used when accidents occur suddenly, often with a sense of surprise.

Illustration for Unexpected Crashes
The sleepy driver ploughed into a street light.
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Forceful Impact

Implies a strong, forceful collision that causes damage or destruction.

Illustration for Forceful Impact
The truck ploughed into the shopfront, shattering the glass.
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Loss of Control

Often suggests that the driver did not mean to crash but could not prevent it.

Illustration for Loss of Control
Due to the icy road, she ploughed into a fence.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Unexpected Crashes

Used when accidents occur suddenly, often with a sense of surprise.

Illustration for Unexpected Crashes
The sleepy driver ploughed into a street light.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Forceful Impact

Implies a strong, forceful collision that causes damage or destruction.

Illustration for Forceful Impact
The truck ploughed into the shopfront, shattering the glass.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Loss of Control

Often suggests that the driver did not mean to crash but could not prevent it.

Illustration for Loss of Control
Due to the icy road, she ploughed into a fence.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Unexpected Crashes

Used when accidents occur suddenly, often with a sense of surprise.

Illustration for Unexpected Crashes
The sleepy driver ploughed into a street light.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Forceful Impact

Implies a strong, forceful collision that causes damage or destruction.

Illustration for Forceful Impact
The truck ploughed into the shopfront, shattering the glass.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Loss of Control

Often suggests that the driver did not mean to crash but could not prevent it.

Illustration for Loss of Control
Due to the icy road, she ploughed into a fence.
Visual representation of the word "Plough into"

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