dip-into

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Dip into' is a phrase that means to quickly use or take from something, like dipping into your savings to buy an unexpected gift. It can also mean to read part of a book or document, not necessarily the whole thing.

Examples in Different Contexts

In non-profit organizations, 'dip into' can signify using reserved funds. A director might say, 'We need to dip into our emergency fund to support this cause.'

Practice Scenarios

Marketing

Scenario:

We've got an opportunity to sponsor a significant event this summer. However, it might require adjusting our planned budget allocations.

Response:

That could present a great exposure opportunity! Is it feasible to dip into next quarter's budget for this sponsorship?

Tech

Scenario:

Users are reporting frequent crashes after the latest app update. We'll have to go through our logs to identify any possible issues.

Response:

I'm on it. I'll dip into the logs and post an update soon.