absorb
US /əbˈsɔrb, -ˈzɔrb/
・UK /əb'sɔ:b/
B1
verb
- To take up all attention / energy of something
- To take in a liquid; soak up
other
- To soak up or take in a liquid, gas, or other substance.
- To take in and understand information or facts.
- To reduce the effect of a force, shock, or change.
- To occupy someone's full attention or interest.
- To take in or soak up (energy, or a liquid or other substance) by chemical or physical action.
- To assimilate or understand (information, ideas, or experiences).
- To bear (costs) without passing them on to others.
- To engross or engage wholly.
Examples
The information is presented so that it can be readily absorbed.
Nutrients are absorbed into the bloodstream.