Meaning & use

Immersing

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Submerging something completely in liquid, or engaging someone deeply and completely in an activity or experience.

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She spent the summer immersing herself in Spanish by living with a host family.

The technician was immersing the circuit board in a cleaning solution.

A note on using this word

"Immersing" is the root of "immersive," a term now common in describing virtual reality and interactive media experiences.

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