1. to fill with blood or other fluid, causing swelling
Usage: medical/biological
2. to eat or consume greedily in large quantities

Examples

• The tick engorges itself with blood from its host.
• During inflammation, the tissue engorges with fluid.
• The python engorges massive prey whole.
• Blood engorges the vessels during exercise.
• The glutton engorges himself at every meal.
• The sponge engorges with water when submerged.