absorb (something/someone) in(to)



absorb (something/someone) in(to)

1. To integrate into a new environment or situation. At least the new company has been able to absorb all of the old employees into its corporate structure
2. To draw or pull a liquid into a porous item. The paper towel quickly absorbed the liquid into itself.
See also: absorb

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
VinVINEnglish
ShebaSHEE-bə (English)Biblical
Othmar-German, Czech, Ancient Germanic
Mahalath-Biblical
Itsaso-Basque
JemmaJEM-əEnglish (British)