Meaning & Definition of word "Burying"

Burying

/ˈbɛr.i.ɪŋ/

verb:

  • 1. The act of placing a dead body in the ground or a grave.
    • Example: They are burying their beloved pet in the backyard.
  • 2. To conceal something from view or to hide something beneath the surface.
    • Example: He is burying his emotions deep inside and refusing to talk about them.
  • 3. To put an end to something or to suppress it.
    • Example: She is burying her doubts about the project to stay focused.
  • 4. To submerge or envelop something completely.
    • Example: The waves are burying the beach during the storm.
  • 5. To cover something with earth or material.
    • Example: The workers are burying the electrical cables to protect them from damage.

Etymology

Derived from the Old English 'byrgan', meaning 'to bury'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

bury the hatchet:

To make peace or settle differences.

bury one's head in the sand:

To ignore a problem or situation.

bury the lead:

To start a story with unimportant details instead of the most important points.

Related Words

grave:

A place where a body is buried.

tomb:

An enclosure for a dead body, often underground.

casket:

A container for a dead body.

Slang Meanings of burying

Meaning: Burying someone's reputation.

Example Sentence: After that scandal, they are really burying his reputation.

Meaning: Burying oneself in work.

Example Sentence: Since the deadline is approaching, I'm really burying myself in work.