[en-guhlf] 
| 1. | to swallow up in or as in a gulf; submerge: The overflowing river has engulfed many small towns along its banks. |
| 2. | to plunge or immerse, as into a gulf: He engulfed himself in his studies. |
| en·gulf (ěn-gŭlf') tr.v. en·gulfed, en·gulf·ing, en·gulfs To swallow up or overwhelm by or as if by overflowing and enclosing: The spring tide engulfed the beach houses. en·gulf'ment n. |
