consume

/kənsˈuːm/

/kənˈsum/

to consume

MAIN VERB

потреблять

to use a supply of energy, fuel, etc.

синонимы : deplete

потреблять

(of fire) to destroy something completely

напр

1. The electrical appliances in the office consume energy when in use.

2. The research project consumed enormous funds but resulted in no significant discoveries, making it a black hole of resources.

3. Consuming prunes may have a positive impact on heart health by reducing LDL cholesterol levels.

4. Her new job was so consuming that she barely had time for anything else.