soak

გამოთქმა: /səʊk/

Universal

1an act of immersing someone or something in liquid for a period of time:I’m looking forward to a long soak in the bath

2 informal a heavy drinker:his daughter stayed up to put the old soak to bed

Universal

1make or allow (something) to become thoroughly wet by immersing it in liquid:soak the beans overnight in water
[no object] be immersed in water or another liquid:she spent some time soaking in a hot bath
(of a liquid) cause (something or someone) to become extremely wet:the rain poured down, soaking their hair
[no object, with adverbial of direction] (of a liquid) penetrate or permeate completely:cold water was soaking into my shoes
(soak something off/out) remove something by immersing it in water for a period of time:don’t disturb the wound—soak the dressing off if necessary

2 informal impose heavy charges or taxation on:VAT would not soak the rich—it would soak the everyday guy struggling to stay afloat

soak oneself in: immerse oneself in (a particular experience, activity, or interest):he soaked himself in the music of Mozart
soak something up: absorb a liquid:use clean tissues to soak up any droplets of water; expose oneself to or experience something beneficial or enjoyable:lie back and soak up the Mediterranean sun he spends his time painting and soaking up the culture; informal cost or use up money:the project had soaked up over £1 billion

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