wade

wade into something

to become involved in something in a forceful and determined way. She wades into a complicated project with great enthusiasm. If there's a problem, my mother is the one to wade in and try to solve it.

wade through something

1. to read detailed or complicated information. We don't have enough staff to wade through the data. If you can wade through the ads, there's useful information here about the history of the Internet.

2. to move through a large group. We waded through a crowd of thousands. The players have to wade through a sea of fans after games.

Etymology: based on the literal meaning of wade (= to walk in water that is not deep)

See also: through