engross
US /ɪnˈɡroʊs/
UK /ɪnˈɡroʊs/
1.
absorver, cativar
absorb all the attention or interest of
:
•
The novel was so captivating that it completely engrossed her.
O romance era tão cativante que a absorveu completamente.
•
His new hobby seems to engross all his free time.
Seu novo hobby parece absorver todo o seu tempo livre.
2.
copiar, redigir
write or copy out (a document) in a large clear hand
:
•
The clerk was tasked to engross the final version of the contract.
O escrivão foi encarregado de redigir a versão final do contrato em letra grande e clara.
•
The ancient manuscript was carefully engrossed by the monks.
O antigo manuscrito foi cuidadosamente copiado pelos monges.