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
France-French
Thomasina[.tɔmə'si:nə]
LoesLOOSDutch
Makariy-Russian (Archaic)
Madara-Latvian
Bistra-Bulgarian, Macedonian