eating up

UK
/ˈiːtɪŋ ʌp/
US
/ˈitɪŋ ʌp/

Translations

eat upverb

eating up

Gerund

ate up
Past Simple
eaten up
Past Participle
eating up
Gerund
UK
/iːt ʌp/
US
/it ʌp/
The expenses will eat up most of our budget.
Расходы поглотят большую часть нашего бюджета.
He managed to eat up the entire cake.
Он сумел съесть весь торт.
Please eat up your vegetables before leaving the table.
Пожалуйста, доедайте свои овощи, прежде чем встать из-за стола.
Synonyms
finish off
gobble up
wolf down
chow down

Definitions

eat upverb
To consume all of something, especially food.
The children were so hungry that they ate up all the cookies in minutes.
To use up or absorb something completely, such as time or resources.
The unexpected repairs ate up most of our vacation budget.
To accept or believe something eagerly or without question.
The audience ate up every word of the motivational speaker's presentation.