Engulf meaning

What does “engulf” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“engulf” is a verb with 2 meanings. Its most common meaning is: devote (oneself) fully to.

engulf

verb

  1. devote (oneself) fully to

    “He immersed himself into his studies”

  2. flow over or cover completely

    “The bright light engulfed him completely”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University