Definitions

1. verb

to surround or overwhelm completely, often rapidly or irresistibly

“The wildfire was engulfing the entire forest, leaving nothing but ash behind.”

2. verb

to take in or swallow something completely

“She tried to engulf the entire pizza by herself but couldn’t finish it.”

3. noun

the act of surrounding or overwhelming something

“The engulf of the city by the floodwaters was a devastating sight.”

4. noun

a situation in which something is surrounded or overwhelmed

“The engulf of the company by the economic downturn led to massive layoffs.”