bury

verb [T]

/ˈber.i/

Definition

B1 to put a dead body into the ground: His father is buried in the cemetery on the hill. → See also burialBurying, cremating and preserving bodiesHiding and disguising B2 to put something into a hole in the ground and cover it: The dog trotted off to bury its bone. buried treasure › usually passive to cover something or someone completely with a large quantity of something: If an avalanche strikes, skiers can be buried alive by snow.Covering and adding layers C2 to put something in a place where it is difficult or impossible to find or see: I found the article buried (away) in the business section of the newspaper. She buried her face in her hands and began to sob.Hiding and disguising › to intentionally forget an unpleasant experience: He'd had to bury his pain over the years.Forgetting and forgetfulness › old-fashioned If someone says they buried someone, usually a close relation, they mean that the person died: She buried both her parents last year.Death and dying

(Definition of bury verb from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)