absorb
/æbˈzɔrb/
verb
- To take in or soak up a liquid, gas, or energy.
- Plants absorb carbon dioxide from the air.
- The dark pavement absorbs heat from the sun.
- A sponge can absorb a lot of water.
- To fully engage someone's attention or interest.
- His speech absorbed the audience completely.
- The novel was so absorbing that she read it all night.
- The puzzle absorbed the children for hours.
- To incorporate or take in information, knowledge, or an idea.
- Students need time to absorb new concepts.
- She quickly absorbed the instructions for the game.
- It took him a while to absorb the news of the promotion.
- To reduce the effect of a blow, impact, or shock.
- The car's bumper is designed to absorb impact.
- The cushion absorbs the force of the landing.
- Soft mats absorb the shock of falling weights.
- To take in and use resources, such as money or time.
- Childcare absorbs a large portion of their income.
- The task absorbed all her energy for the day.
- The new project will absorb most of our budget.