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What does engulf mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word engulf? Here's what it means.

Verb
  1. (transitive) To overwhelm.
  2. (transitive) To surround; to cover.
  3. (transitive) To cast into a gulf.
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Residents are directed to guard against the threat of fire as flames continue to engulf many areas in New South Wales.
Now, to the leak investigation that threatens to engulf a very big fish at the White House.
She would not allow herself to wallow in the misery that had been threatening to engulf her since his death.
Late-night rows throughout the festivities threatened to engulf innocent bystanders and shocked tourists.
The most common type of granulocyte, the neutrophils, move to infected parts of the body to engulf and consume invading bacteria.
He's certainly going to try, despite the escalating violence that threatens to engulf him.

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