engross

v 1: engross (oneself) fully; "He immersed himself into his

studies" [syn: {steep}, {immerse}, {engulf}, {plunge}, {absorb}]

2: enclose or envelop completely, as if by swallowing; "The

huge waves swallowed the small boat and it sank shortly

thereafter" [syn: {immerse}, {swallow}, {swallow up}, {bury},

{eat up}]

3: engage or engross wholly; "Her interest in butterflies

absorbs her completely" [syn: {absorb}, {engage}, {occupy}]