en·gulf 
/ɪnˈgʌlf/ verb
en·gulfs; en·gulfed; en·gulf·ing /ɪnˈgʌlf/ verb [+ obj] : to flow over and cover (someone or something)
▪ The valley was engulfed in a thick fog. ▪ Flames engulfed the building. — often used figuratively ▪ The city threatens to engulf the nearby suburbs. ▪ The entire country has been engulfed by chaos/crisis/violence. ▪ He found himself engulfed by fear.
▪ The valley was engulfed in a thick fog. ▪ Flames engulfed the building. — often used figuratively ▪ The city threatens to engulf the nearby suburbs. ▪ The entire country has been engulfed by chaos/crisis/violence. ▪ He found himself engulfed by fear.
