Definition of Swallow up phrasal verb
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Swallow up phrasal verb
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Meaning: 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. -
Meaning: Consume or take a lot of time, money, etc
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» Example: The project SWALLOWED UP all our money. -
Meaning: Destroy, make disappear
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» Example: Flames SWALLOWED UP the building.
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Meaning: Take control of something much smaller, like a company or state