Ed. Abbr. Diploma in education.

- —v. (-pp-) 1 put or lower briefly into liquid etc.; immerse.

- a go below a surface or level. B (of income, activity, etc.) Decline slightly, esp. Briefly.

- slope or extend downwards (road dips).

- go under water and emerge quickly.

- (foll. By into) look cursorily into (a book, subject, etc.).

- a (foll. By into) put a hand, ladle, etc., into (a container) to take something out. B use part of (one's resources) (dipped into our savings).

- lower or be lowered, esp. In salute.

- lower the beam of (headlights) to reduce dazzle.

- colour (a fabric) by immersing it in dye. 10 wash (sheep) in disinfectant. —n. - dipping or being dipped.

- liquid for dipping.