engross: Meaning and Definition of

en•gross

Pronunciation: (en-grōs'), [key]
— v.t.
  1. to occupy completely, as the mind or attention; absorb: Their discussion engrossed his attention. She is engrossed in her work.
  2. to write or copy in a clear, attractive, large script or in a formal manner, as a public document or record: to engross a deed.
  3. to acquire the whole of (a commodity), in order to control the market; monopolize.
Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.
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