immerse
gb/ɪmˈɚs/ us/ɪmˈɚs/
B2
Engels
merít, belemerít, elmerül, közegbe helyez, bevon, borít
WERKWOORD
B2
1
Gebruikspatroon:
immerse [something] in [liquid]
Immerse the glass in hot water to loosen the label.
Merítsd a poharat forró vízbe, hogy fellazuljon a címke.
The metal parts are immersed in oil to prevent rust.
A fém alkatrészeket olajba merítik, hogy ne rozsdásodjanak.
She immersed the cloth in dye for a deeper color.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
Immerse the brush in water.
Merítsd az ecsetet vízbe.
Immerse the tea bag in hot water.
Merítsd a teafiltert forró vízbe.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Use the preposition in (not to): “immerse it in water.”
Betekenis
put completely under liquid
Woordcombinaties
immerse in water
|immerse in oil
|immerse in liquid nitrogen
|immerse the fabric
|immerse the electrodes
|immerse the part
|immerse briefly
|immerse completely
|immerse the sample
|immerse the container
Synoniemen
submerge (Often suggests going under the surface, especially in water.)
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dip (Usually means put in briefly or partly, not fully.)
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soak (Emphasizes leaving in liquid for some time.)
Antoniemen
remove (Take something out of a liquid rather than putting it in.)
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dry (Make something free of liquid.)
Thema's
daily_life
|science
|cooking
Definitie
To put something fully into water or another liquid.
To put something completely under the surface of a liquid.
WERKWOORD
C1
2
elmerül
B2
Gebruikspatroon:
immerse [yourself/someone] in [activity/subject]
He immersed himself in learning the guitar and practiced for hours every day.
Teljesen elmerült a gitártanulásban, és minden nap órákig gyakorolt.
Once I started the novel, I was immersed in the story.
Amint elkezdtem a regényt, elmerültem a történetben.
After the meeting, she immersed herself in paperwork to catch up.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
I immersed myself in my homework.
Elmerültem a házi feladatomban.
She immersed herself in a new hobby.
Teljesen elmerült egy új hobbiban.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners often omit the reflexive pronoun: common is “immerse yourself in,” not just “immerse in.”
Betekenis
become deeply involved in something
Woordcombinaties
immerse yourself in work
|immerse yourself in a book
|immerse yourself in research
|immerse yourself in study
|immerse yourself in the project
|immerse yourself in the details
|immerse someone in a subject
|deeply immersed
|fully immersed
|immerse yourself completely
Synoniemen
absorb (Often used in passive (“be absorbed in”), strongly about attention.)
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engross (Suggests total attention, often to a book or story.)
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bury (Informal; often “bury yourself in work,” emphasizing working hard.)
Antoniemen
distract (Pull attention away rather than focusing it.)
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neglect (Fail to give attention rather than giving full attention.)
Thema's
work
|education
|emotions
|arts_and_media
Definitie
To become very focused on something and think about little else.
To become completely involved in an activity, topic, or experience so that you give it most of your attention.
WERKWOORD
C1
3
Gebruikspatroon:
immerse [someone] in [language/culture/community]
The program immerses students in Spanish by using it in every class.
A program minden órán spanyol nyelvi közegbe helyezi a diákokat.
Living with a host family immersed her in everyday Italian culture.
A fogadócsaládnál élés a mindennapi olasz kultúra közegébe helyezte.
They moved abroad to immerse their children in the language.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
The course immerses students in English.
A tanfolyam angol nyelvi közegbe helyezi a diákokat.
Living abroad immersed him in the culture.
A külföldön élés belehelyezte őt az ottani kultúrába.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Don’t confuse with “emigrate/immigrate”; “immerse” is about being surrounded by an experience.
Betekenis
expose someone to a new environment
Woordcombinaties
immerse students in English
|immerse someone in the culture
|immerse yourself in local life
|immerse children in the language
|immerse learners in real-world situations
|immerse in a new culture
|culturally immersed
|language immersion
|fully immerse
Synoniemen
expose (Weaker; means give contact with something, not necessarily total surrounding.)
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embed (Suggests placing someone within a community or system for a period.)
Antoniemen
shield (Protect someone from contact with an environment or influence.)
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isolate (Keep separate rather than surrounded by a language/culture.)
Thema's
education
|travel
|language_learning
|culture
Definitie
To put someone in a place where they experience something all the time, especially a language or culture.
To place someone in a situation where they are surrounded by a language, culture, or way of life so they can learn it or become familiar with it quickly.
WERKWOORD
C1
4
Gebruikspatroon:
immerse [someone] in [environment/experience/sound]
The exhibit immerses visitors in the sights and sounds of the rainforest.
A kiállítás bevonja a látogatókat az esőerdő látvány- és hangvilágába.
The lighting design immersed the stage in deep blue.
A világítás mélykék fénybe borította a színpadot.
Good sound mixing can immerse the listener in the scene.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
The museum immersed visitors in history.
A múzeum bevonta a látogatókat a történelem világába.
The game immersed me in its world.
A játék bevont a saját világába.
Veelgemaakte fout:
In this meaning, the object is usually a person or audience (“immerse viewers”), not the thing creating the effect.
Betekenis
make someone feel surrounded by something
Woordcombinaties
immerse the audience
|immerse viewers
|immerse players
|immerse someone in sound
|immerse someone in the atmosphere
|immerse someone in the experience
|immerse someone in a world
|visually immerse
|digitally immerse
|completely immerse
Synoniemen
envelop (Emphasizes surrounding someone like a covering (sound, fog, darkness).)
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transport (Focuses on making someone feel mentally taken to another place.)
Antoniemen
distance (Make someone feel separate rather than involved.)
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alienate (Cause someone to feel disconnected from an experience.)
Thema's
arts_and_media
|technology
|entertainment
Definitie
To make someone feel fully inside an experience.
To cause someone to feel completely surrounded by a place, atmosphere, or sensory experience.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
immerse
IPA
GB/ɪmˈɚs/
US/ɪmˈɚs/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
im - merse (2 lettergrepen)
Stress on 2nd syllable (merse)
Woordvormen
Verb
- Base: immerse
- 3rd Person Singular: immerses
- Present Participle: immersing
- Past: immersed
Woordfamilie
Uitdrukkingen
be immersed in thought
1/bˈi ɪmˈɚst ˈɪn θˈɔt/
fixed phrase
thinking deeply about something
To be thinking very deeply.
Voorbeelden
- She sat by the window, immersed in thought.
- He walked past me, completely immersed in thought.
- Don’t disturb her—she’s immersed in thought.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- He was immersed in thought.
immerse yourself in [something]
1/ɪmˈɚs jʊɹsˈɛlf ˈɪn sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
focus completely on something
To become very focused on something.
Voorbeelden
- To improve quickly, immerse yourself in the language every day.
- She immersed herself in the project and forgot about the time.
- On vacation, he immersed himself in local food and music.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- I immersed myself in my studies.
- She immersed herself in a book.