- absorb something in(to) something
- absorb something in(to) something[of matter or substance] to draw something into itself. •
The sponge absorbed all the moisture into its fibers.
Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.
absorb something in(to) something
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absorb */*/ — UK [əbˈzɔː(r)b] / US [əbˈsɔrb] / US [əbˈzɔrb] verb [transitive] Word forms absorb : present tense I/you/we/they absorb he/she/it absorbs present participle absorbing past tense absorbed past participle absorbed 1) a) to take in a gas, liquid, or… … English dictionary
absorb — ab|sorb [ əb sɔrb, əb zɔrb ] verb transitive ** ▸ 1 take in gas/heat etc. ▸ 2 make something part of something else ▸ 3 learn new information ▸ 4 reduce harmful effects ▸ 5 hold attention ▸ 6 use a lot of something 1. ) to take in a gas, liquid,… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
absorb — ab‧sorb [əbˈsɔːb, əbˈzɔːb ǁ ɔːrb] verb [transitive] COMMERCE 1. if a large organization absorbs a smaller one, it takes control of it and makes it part of the organization: • The company was absorbed by IBM in 1995. absorb into • Several smaller… … Financial and business terms
absorb — 1 Absorb, imbibe, assimilate can all mean to take (something) in so as to become imbued with it or to make it a part of one’s being. The original meaning of absorb, to swallow up (both literally and figuratively), has been retained in spite of… … New Dictionary of Synonyms
Absorb — Ab*sorb , v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Absorbed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Absorbing}.] [L. absorbere; ab + sorbere to suck in, akin to Gr. ?: cf. F. absorber.] 1. To swallow up; to engulf; to overwhelm; to cause to disappear as if by swallowing up; to use up;… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
absorb — ► VERB 1) soak up (liquid or another substance). 2) take in (information). 3) assimilate or take over (something less powerful). 4) use up (time or resources). 5) reduce the effect or intensity of (sound or an impact). 6) (usu. as absorbed or … English terms dictionary
absorb — [[t]əbzɔ͟ː(r)b[/t]] absorbs, absorbing, absorbed 1) VERB If something absorbs a liquid, gas, or other substance, it soaks it up or takes it in. [V n] Plants absorb carbon dioxide from the air and moisture from the soil... [be V ed into n] Refined … English dictionary
absorb — ab|sorb W3 [əbˈso:b, əbˈzo:b US o:rb] v [T] ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1¦(liquid/gas)¦ 2¦(information)¦ 3¦(interest)¦ 4¦(become part of something)¦ 5¦(light/heat/energy/noise)¦ 6¦(deal with change/costs)¦ 7¦(money/time)¦ 8¦(force)¦ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ [Date: 1400 15 … Dictionary of contemporary English
absorb — verb (T) 1 LIQUID if something absorbs a liquid, it takes the liquid into itself from the surface or space around it: Plants absorb nutrients from the soil. 2 INFORMATION to read or hear a large amount of new information and understand it: I… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
absorb — 01. Children are like little sponges that seem to be able to [absorb] languages very quickly. 02. The course I took was very intensive, and I had a lot of information to [absorb] in a short time. 03. These diapers are very [absorbent], so your… … Grammatical examples in English
absorb — [əbˈzɔːb] verb [T] 1) to take in heat, light, liquid, or some other substance When wood gets wet, it absorbs water and expands.[/ex] a device that produces energy by absorbing sunlight[/ex] Caffeine is rapidly absorbed into the bloodstream.[/ex]… … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
