Dictionary entryCEFR C2verb

inundate

IPA pronunciation: /ˈɪn.ʌn.deɪt/

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Russian meaning

Затоплять, заваливать

English definition

Overwhelm someone with things or people to be dealt with; flood.

Example

Admissions offices were inundated with inquiries regarding test waivers.

Collocations

inundated with requests
inundate the market
completely inundated

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