Bury yourself in Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Deep Focus Use when describing intense concentration on activities like reading or work. During the exam season, she buried herself in her studies. Pro Tip 2/3Personal Choice Implies a person's decision to be deeply engaged in something by choice. He buried himself in research for his new novel. Pro Tip 3/3Temporal Use Often indicates a significant amount of time devoted to the activity. She buried herself in the archives for weeks.