I . swal·low2 [ˈswɒləʊ, Am ˈswɑ:loʊ] N
1. swallow (action):
II . swal·low2 [ˈswɒləʊ, Am ˈswɑ:loʊ] VB trans
1. swallow (eat):
2. swallow usu passive ECON fig (take over):
3. swallow fig (engulf):
4. swallow fig (use up):
5. swallow fig inf (believe unquestioningly):
6. swallow fig inf (suffer):
7. swallow fig (suppress):
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to swallow one's anger/disappointment