absorb · verb T /əbˈzɔːrb/
absorb (TAKE IN)
B2 to take something in, especially gradually
Dictionary examples:
Plants absorb carbon dioxide.
The drug is quickly absorbed into the bloodstream.
Learner example:
Everything is getting intermingled and absorbed into the system, making life terribly efficient, quick and easy. (First Certificate in English; B2; Korean)
be absorbed in sth
B2 to give all your attention to something that you are doing
Dictionary example:
Simon was so absorbed in his computer game that he didn't notice me come in.
Learner example:
We hadn't noticed them at first because we were absorbed in [listening to the] birds singing. (First Certificate in English; B2; Greek)
absorb (REMEMBER)
C1 to understand and remember facts that you read or hear
Dictionary example:
It's hard to absorb so much information.
Learner example:
You will have only three school [subjects] and that'[ll] make it easier to absorb the new knowledge. (Certificate in Advanced English; C1; Greek)
