Engorging

Engorging refers to the process of filling or swelling something, particularly with a fluid like blood or a liquid, to the point of being distended. It implies a state of being overfilled, saturated, or swollen. The term often applies to biological contexts, describing the physical effect of the filling, or figurative ones describing emotional saturation or an increase in resources. This can involve taking something in and expanding the size or filling an area. The process can be slow or fast and is usually temporary, resolving when the engorging fluid is withdrawn.

Engorging meaning with examples

• The tick, after feeding on the dog's blood for hours, became engorging, its body visibly swollen and distended. It was ready to detach. It was removed to avoid any diseases being passed to the dog. This is a common biological process for many species of ticks in nature.
• The river, swollen by heavy rainfall, began engorging its banks, threatening to flood the surrounding fields. The water was rising quickly and soon became a hazard to any humans that were near it. Warnings were given to be careful.
• During peak harvest season, the market would be engorging with fresh produce from the surrounding farms. The variety was incredible and a feast for the senses as every kind of fruit and vegetable was plentiful, offering people a wide selection.
• After winning the lottery, the man started engorging his life with material possessions, and was soon deeply in debt. He had lost his perspective on what was valuable and was quickly struggling with his new situation, regretting his changes.