This is the 3274th most frequent Japanese word.
平らげ
"平らげ" means "to finish eating completely" or "to consume entirely."
In this sentence, "平らげた" is used to mean 'to finish eating something completely', emphasizing that the action of eating was completed without leaving anything behind.
彼は大きなステーキをすぐに平らげた。
He quickly finished the large steak.
Here, "平らげる" is metaphorically used to mean 'to complete' or 'to deal with something', implying a thorough and diligent action.
課題を平らげるまで寝られない。
I cannot sleep until I finish the tasks.
In this context, "平らげた" is employed metaphorically to denote 'defeating the opposition completely', showcasing a comprehensive or overwhelming victory.