envelop

• Verb, das bedeutet, etwas vollständig zu bedecken, einzuschließen oder zu umgeben, oft wie mit einer Hülle.

A verb used to indicate the act of covering, surrounding, or enclosing something completely.

1. Wrap or cover completelyB2formal

   To surround or cover something completely, often in a protective or enclosing manner.

   Einwickeln

   • The thick fog enveloped the entire city.
   • She enveloped the gift in layers of tissue paper.
   • The darkness enveloped the forest as night fell.

   Synonymecocooncoverencaseencloseenfoldshroudsurroundveilwrap

   Antonymeexposerevealuncoverunveilunwrap

2. Overwhelm or engulfB2formal

   To completely surround or affect someone or something, often in a figurative sense.

   Umschließen, überwältigen

   • A feeling of sadness enveloped him after the news.
   • The silence enveloped the room as everyone waited.
   • The warmth of the fire enveloped the cold travelers.

   Synonymeconsumeengulfenshroudfloodinundateoverwhelmsubmergesuffocateswallowswamp

   Antonymeexposefreerelease