eat into

uncountable · irregular verb · intransitive · phrasal, inseparable

A phrasal verb used to indicate gradually using up or consuming something, such as time, resources, or profits.

ruФразовый глагол, используемый для обозначения постепенного использования или потребления чего-либо, такого как время, ресурсы или прибыль.esVerbo compuesto que indica el consumo o uso gradual de algo, como tiempo, recursos o beneficios, o la erosión o reducción progresiva de una cantidad o superficie.frVerbe à particule utilisé pour désigner la consommation ou l'utilisation progressive de quelque chose, comme le temps, les ressources ou les bénéfices ; également, ronger ou éroder par une action continue.dePartikelverb, das das allmähliche Verbrauchen oder Aufzehren von etwas bezeichnet, etwa von Zeit, Ressourcen, Gewinn oder Vorräten; auch im Sinne von untergraben oder schwächen.ptVerbo frasal usado para indicar o consumo ou a redução gradual de algo, como tempo, recursos, lucros ou reservas; também pode significar corroer, minar ou prejudicar aos poucos.zh动词短语，表示逐渐消耗或侵蚀某物，如时间、资源、金钱或利润；也指不断损害、削弱或破坏某事物。arفعل مركب يُستخدم للدلالة على الاستهلاك أو الإنقاص التدريجي من شيء ما كالوقت أو الموارد أو الربح.

1. Gradually reduce or consume informal

   To gradually use up or reduce something, such as time, money, or resources.

   • The high cost of living is eating into our savings.
   • Long meetings eat into my productive work time.
   • Inflation has eaten into the value of their investments.

   ruПостепенно сокращать или потреблятьesconsumir o reducir gradualmentefrentamer / réduire progressivementdeAllmählich verringern oder verbrauchenptReduzir ou consumir gradualmentezh逐渐消耗或减少arالاستهلاك أو التقليص التدريجي

   Synonyms: consumecut intodepletediminishdrainerodeexhaustreduceuse upwear away

   Antonyms: accumulateaugmentbuildincreasereplenishrestore

2. Corrode or damage formal

   To gradually damage or destroy something by chemical action or friction.

   • The acid ate into the metal surface.
   • Rust has eaten into the old iron gate.
   • Salt water can eat into the hull of a boat over time.

   ruРазъедатьesCorroer o dañarfrrongerdeZersetzenptCorroerzh侵蚀arتآكل

   Synonyms: abradeconsumecorrodedeterioratedissolveerodegnawrustwear away

• eaten into past participle
• ate into past simple
• eating into present participle
• eats into third person singular

Base verb: eat