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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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Now, to the leak investigation that threatens to engulf a very big fish at the White House.
Just as the tornado was about to engulf me, it lifted up into the air, and retracted into the clouds.
I dove under and let the heat engulf me and sooth my muscles that still ached from the lack of sleep and heavy lifting I had done yesterday.
He, aged 47, awoke to find flames threatening to engulf the downstairs of his home.
My mind was sending too many thoughts, too many flashes and words, too much for me to take in, fatigue threatening to engulf me.
He's certainly going to try, despite the escalating violence that threatens to engulf him.

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