envelop
1 of 1verb/ɪnˈvɛləp/
Forms:envelops,enveloping,enveloped,enveloped
1
to completely surround or cover something
transitive- As night fell, the darkness began to envelop the city.
- The fog started to envelop the landscape, reducing visibility.
- The smoke from the fire enveloped the entire neighborhood, causing residents to evacuate.
- The thick winter coat enveloped her body, protecting her from the biting cold.
- The dense foliage enveloped the hiking trail, casting shadows and providing shade from the sun.