Word
ingest
Phoneticsin·gest, stress on the second syllable
US/ˌɪnˈdʒɛst/
UK/ɪndʒˈɛst/
Definition
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.
Examples
“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.”
Examples
simple
“The pilot must ensure the aircraft ingests enough fuel for the flight.”
contextual
“During the flight, the pilot monitored the engine to ensure it was ingesting the correct amount of air for the current altitude.”
complex
“The aircraft's design allows it to ingest and process large volumes of air efficiently, which is essential for maintaining thrust at high speeds.”
Real-World Examples
“The coastguard said dogs could be attracted to the smell and might try to eat it - and if it was ingested it could cause a fatal reaction.” “When cannabis is ingested, such as in an edible, impairment lasts longer - typically six to eight hours, and sometimes more.” Etymology
From Latin ingerō (“I carry in”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
VERB
NOUN
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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