Digest/daɪˈdʒest/ Definition 1 of 4Pro Tip 1/3Physical or Mental Digest can refer to processing food or understanding information. After the lecture, give yourself time to digest the material. Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Use Used metaphorically to describe coming to terms with news or information. He needed time to digest the sudden loss of his job. Pro Tip 3/3Not Literal When talking about information, 'digest' doesn't involve a physical action. Try to digest these facts before the exam tomorrow.