engulf

verbs

devote (oneself) fully to
"He immersed himself into his studies"
absorb, engross, engulf, immerse, plunge, soak up, steep
flow over or cover completely
"The bright light engulfed him completely"
engulf
is a type of (narrower)
enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering
"Fog enveloped the house"
enclose, enfold, envelop, enwrap, wrap