diving

B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun

n. swimming deep under the surface of the water, often using special breathing equipment.

n. the activity of swimming underwater, typically using scuba gear or holding one's breath to explore marine environments.

“We went diving in the Red Sea to look at the colourful coral reefs.”

“Technical diving requires extensive training and specialized equipment to manage the physiological risks of deep-sea exploration.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Sports Informal

n. in sports like football, pretending to fall down to trick the referee into giving a penalty.

n. the act of deliberately falling to the ground to deceive an official into awarding a foul or penalty.

“The striker was criticized for diving in the penalty area during the final minutes.”

“The referee issued a yellow card for diving, as the slow-motion replay clearly showed there was no physical contact between the players.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

adj. describing something that is moving or falling quickly downwards.

adj. characterised by a sudden or steep descent; often used to describe physical movement or birds of prey.

“The diving bird caught a fish just before it hit the water.”

“The pilot managed to pull the aircraft out of a diving spiral just seconds before impact.”