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.