ENGROSS


Meaning of ENGROSS in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ɪnˈɡrəus ]

v.tr. 1 absorb the attention of; occupy fully (engrossed in studying). 2 make a fair copy of a legal document. 3 reproduce (a document etc.) in larger letters or larger format. 4 archaic monopolize (a conversation etc.). øøengrossing adj. (in sense 1). engrossment n. [ME f. AF engrosser: senses 2 and 3 f. en in + grosse large writing: senses 1 and 4 f. en gros wholesale]

English main colloquial, spoken dictionary.      Английский основной разговорный словарь.