inundate

UK
/ˈɪn.ʌn.deɪt/
US
/ˈɪn.ʌn.deɪt/

Translations

inundateverb
inundated
Past Simple
inundated
Past Participle
inundating
Gerund
UK
/ˈɪn.ʌn.deɪt/
US
/ˈɪn.ʌn.deɪt/
inonderSens concret, en parlant d’eau.
The heavy rains inundated the fields, causing significant damage to the crops.
Les fortes pluies ont inondé les champs, causant d’importants dégâts aux cultures.
submergerAu sens figuré, avec l’idée de surcharger quelqu’un de choses à traiter.
The customer service team was inundated with calls after the product launch.
L’équipe du service client a été submergée d’appels après le lancement du produit.

Definitions

inundateverb
To overwhelm someone with things or people to be dealt with.
The customer service team was inundated with calls after the product launch.
To flood an area with water.
The heavy rains inundated the fields, causing significant damage to the crops.