'SWALLOW UP' Phrasal Verb

Definition of Swallow up phrasal verb

Swallow up

  1. Take control of something much smaller, like a company or state
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    » Example: The corporation SWALLOWED them UP before they could become a rival.
  2. Consume or take a lot of time, money, etc
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    » Example: The project SWALLOWED UP all our money.
  3. Destroy, make disappear
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    » Example: Flames SWALLOWED UP the building.
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