inundate

inundate with (something)

1. Literally, to cover or fill something with fluid. A noun or pronoun can be used between "inundate" and "with." That bad storm really inundated the gutters with rainwater.

2. To experience such a deluge. A noun or pronoun can be used between "inundate" and "with." We've been inundated with rain for the past two weeks, ugh.

3. By extension, to overwhelm someone with something. A noun or pronoun can be used between "inundate" and "with." That toy is extremely popular—we've been inundated with orders for it. Fans have inundated the studio with fan mail for you, you know.

inundate someone or something with something

1. Lit. to flood someone or something with fluid. The river inundated the fields with three feet of water. The storm inundated us with heavy rain.

2. Fig. to overwhelm someone with someone or something. They inundated us with mail. The children inundated us with requests for their favorite songs. The citizens inundated the legislature with demands for jobs.

See also: inundate

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

See also:

piece out
involve with
involve with (someone or something)
involved with
arrange for
arrange for some time
arrange some music for
back into
back into (someone or something)
add in

References in periodicals archive

On the other hand, the researchers estimate that a space rock 300 m across could generate a tsunami about 11 m high and inundate areas as far as 1 km inland.

Killer waves: scientists are learning how to predict tsunami risk

According to locals, the breach occurred near reduced distances (RD) 45, Sani Ghuni Canal Kadhan which caused to inundate many of acres of land and affected standing crops.

Meanwhile some of the fish ponds surrounding the Sani Ghuni canal were also reported to inundate which caused the major loss to the residents.

30-foot wide breach occurred in a Sani Ghuni canal in Badin

Set in the Swift River valley of western Massachusetts in the late Depression years, Stillwater describes, through the eyes of its 15-year-old narrator, Jamieson Kooby, the impact on the valley of the perfidious schemes of "the Boston boys," the state's power structure, to inundate five towns by damming the Swift River.

Stillwater: A Novel. (Critical Mass.)

Islamabad, Aug 12(ANI): Pakistani authorities have warned that another flood may hit the Guddu, Sukkur and Chashma barrages this weekend to further inundate Punjab and Sindh provinces.

Pak officials warn of another massive flood in Punjab, Sindh

Just half an hour of rain inundates most parts of the city including parliament house, presidency.

Obsolete drainage system to cause widespread devastation in big cities: NDMA

词组	inundate
释义	inundate inundate with (something) 1. Literally, to cover or fill something with fluid. A noun or pronoun can be used between "inundate" and "with." That bad storm really inundated the gutters with rainwater. 2. To experience such a deluge. A noun or pronoun can be used between "inundate" and "with." We've been inundated with rain for the past two weeks, ugh. 3. By extension, to overwhelm someone with something. A noun or pronoun can be used between "inundate" and "with." That toy is extremely popular—we've been inundated with orders for it. Fans have inundated the studio with fan mail for you, you know. See also: inundate Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. inundate someone or something with something 1. Lit. to flood someone or something with fluid. The river inundated the fields with three feet of water. The storm inundated us with heavy rain. 2. Fig. to overwhelm someone with someone or something. They inundated us with mail. The children inundated us with requests for their favorite songs. The citizens inundated the legislature with demands for jobs. See also: inundate McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. See also: piece out involve with involve with (someone or something) involved with arrange for arrange for some time arrange some music for back into back into (someone or something) add in References in periodicals archive On the other hand, the researchers estimate that a space rock 300 m across could generate a tsunami about 11 m high and inundate areas as far as 1 km inland. Killer waves: scientists are learning how to predict tsunami risk According to locals, the breach occurred near reduced distances (RD) 45, Sani Ghuni Canal Kadhan which caused to inundate many of acres of land and affected standing crops. Meanwhile some of the fish ponds surrounding the Sani Ghuni canal were also reported to inundate which caused the major loss to the residents. 30-foot wide breach occurred in a Sani Ghuni canal in Badin Set in the Swift River valley of western Massachusetts in the late Depression years, Stillwater describes, through the eyes of its 15-year-old narrator, Jamieson Kooby, the impact on the valley of the perfidious schemes of "the Boston boys," the state's power structure, to inundate five towns by damming the Swift River. Stillwater: A Novel. (Critical Mass.) Islamabad, Aug 12(ANI): Pakistani authorities have warned that another flood may hit the Guddu, Sukkur and Chashma barrages this weekend to further inundate Punjab and Sindh provinces. Pak officials warn of another massive flood in Punjab, Sindh Just half an hour of rain inundates most parts of the city including parliament house, presidency. Obsolete drainage system to cause widespread devastation in big cities: NDMA
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