Definitions

1. verb

to take in or swallow a large amount of food or drink; to become or cause something to become swollen or distended

“The thirsty hiker felt compelled to engorge a full bottle of water.”

2. noun

the act of taking in or swallowing a large amount of food or drink; the state of being swollen or distended

“The engorgement of her face was a clear sign of the allergic reaction.”

3. transitive verb

to fill or supply something abundantly with a substance

“The rivers were said to engorge the entire surrounding area after the heavy rainfall.”