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engross
/ɪnˈɡrəʊs/
verb
pochłaniać
Also
zajmować
Definition
To absorb all the attention or interest of someone; to occupy completely.
Examples
The book completely engrossed him for hours.
Książka całkowicie pochłonęła go na wiele godzin.
Her work engrosses her so much that she often forgets to eat.
Jej praca tak bardzo ją zajmuje, że często zapomina jeść.
Collocations
engrossed in a bookcompletely engrossedengross someone's attention
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