1. the action of putting something completely under water or other liquid
2. deep mental involvement in a particular activity or interest
3. a method of teaching a foreign language by using only that language
Usage: education

Examples

• The baptism involved complete immersion in the river.
• She cleaned the dishes by immersion in hot soapy water.
• His immersion in the novel made him lose track of time.
• The student’s immersion in her studies paid off with excellent grades.
• The language immersion program helped children become fluent in Spanish.
• Total immersion is considered one of the most effective ways to learn a language.
• The immersion of the metal in acid caused it to corrode quickly.