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- absorb (something/someone) in(to)
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.