sop up

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Verb : 1. To absorb or soak up a liquid completely : To take in and hold a liquid, typically using a porous material like a sponge or cloth. 2. To take in or assimilate something, often in a figurative sense : To receive and incorporate information, an atmosphere, or an experience fully. Usage This verb is transitive and requires a direct object (the thing being absorbed). It is ofte...