engross (
http://definr.com/engross)
v 1: engross (oneself) fully; "He immersed himself into his
studies" [syn:
steep,
immerse,
engulf,
plunge,
absorb,
soak up]
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]