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.
   Synonyms:

   absorbtake overassimilateingestannexincorporate
   Antonyms:

   releaseseparatedetachdissociatedivest
2. to completely enclose something
   The massive wave started to swallow up the entire beach.
   Synonyms:

   engulfenvelopencloseencompasssurround
   Antonyms:

   exposerevealuncoverdiscloseunveil
3. to consume resources voraciously; devour (money, etc.)
   Investing in the new project will swallow up most of our budget.
   Synonyms:

   devourconsumegobble upeat upuse up
   Antonyms:

   conservepreservesaveretainreserve