submerging Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun sinking until covered completely with water
   immersion; submersion; submergence.
   
2. verb sink below the surface; go under or as if under water
   submerse; submerge.
   
3. verb cover completely or make imperceptible
   overwhelm; drown; submerge.
   
   • I was drowned in work
   • The noise drowned out her speech
4. verb put under water
   submerse; submerge.
   
   • submerge your head completely
5. verb fill or cover completely, usually with water
   inundate; submerge; deluge.
   

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