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swallowing
UK
/ˈswɒləʊɪŋ/
US
/ˈswɑːloʊɪŋ/
swallowings
pl
Translations
Swallowing can be difficult for some people with throat conditions.
Глотание может быть затруднено для некоторых людей с заболеваниями горла.
Definitions
Swallowing is a complex process that involves the coordination of several muscles and nerves.
The swallowing of the small company by the larger corporation was completed last year.
UK
/ˈswɒl.əʊ.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈswɑː.loʊ.ɪŋ/
Used attributively to modify nouns, e.g. 'swallowing reflex'
Definitions
The patient exhibited swallowing difficulties after the surgery.
swallowing
Gerund
swallowed
Past Simple
swallowed
Past Participle
swallowing
Gerund
UK
/ˈswɒləʊ/
US
/ˈswɑːloʊ/
Translations
The company plans to swallow up its smaller competitors.
Компания планирует поглощать своих более мелких конкурентов.
He had to swallow the bitter pill of defeat.
Ему пришлось глотать горькую пилюлю поражения.
She tried to swallow her pride and apologize.
Она попыталась проглотить свою гордость и извиниться.
Additional translations
Definitions
She had to swallow the pill with a glass of water.
He had to swallow his pride and apologize.
She swallowed her anger and tried to remain calm.
The project swallowed all of the available resources.
He had to swallow his words after the unexpected victory.
The dense jungle seemed to swallow the ancient ruins.
Definitions
He took a big swallow of water after his run.
The swallow flew gracefully across the sky, signaling the arrival of spring.
After the surgery, every swallow caused him discomfort.
Definitions
Swallow nests were tucked under the old bridge.