ingest
v. C1 Advanced US //ˌɪnˈdʒɛst// UK //ɪndʒˈɛst// in·gest
v. to swallow or take something into your body, usually food or medicine. In aviation, it can also mean taking in fuel or air.
v. to swallow or consume a substance, typically food or medicine. In an aviation context, it refers to the intake of fuel, air, or other substances into an aircraft or engine.
The pilot must ensure the aircraft ingests enough fuel for the flight.
During the flight, the pilot monitored the engine to ensure it was ingesting the correct amount of air for the current altitude.
The aircraft's design allows it to ingest and process large volumes of air efficiently, which is essential for maintaining thrust at high speeds.
From Latin ingerō (“I carry in”).