Dive and Hang back
Opposite meaning terms
Dive
Dive verb - To cast oneself head first into deep water.
Hang back
Hang back verb - To show uncertainty about the right course of action.
Usage example: even though the young mother wanted the job, she still hung back because she wasn't sure if she should spend time away from her family
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