Meaning ofswallow upin English

Verb

1. to take over and assimilate (an organisation, etc.); absorb identity
   The company will swallow up the smaller business and expand its market share.
2. to completely enclose something
   The massive wave started to swallow up the entire beach.
3. to consume resources voraciously; devour (money, etc.)
   Investing in the new project will swallow up most of our budget.