Absorb - English meaning

verb

Cause (someone) to find something funny.

Usage examples:

He made faces to amuse her

verb

To keep the attention of someone by entertaining that person

Usage examples:

It’s a relief when your child can amuse herself for a whole hour., his subtle humor amused me., her…

verb

To entertain someone, especially by humorous speech or action or by making them laugh or smile

Usage examples:

I've brought an article from yesterday's paper that i thought might amuse you., [ + obj + to infini…

verb

Seize (someone) by legal authority and take them into custody.

Usage examples:

The police arrested him for possession of marijuana

noun

The action of seizing someone and taking them into custody.

Usage examples:

I have a warrant for your arrest

verb

Take into custody

verb

Attract and hold the interest and attention of; charm.

Usage examples:

He was captivated by her beauty

verb

To hold the attention of someone by being extremely interesting, exciting, charming, or attractive

Usage examples:

Her singing captivated audiences everywhere.

verb

To hold the attention of someone by being extremely interesting, exciting, pleasant, or attractive

Usage examples:

With her beauty and charm, she captivated film audiences everywhere.

verb

Prevent (someone) from concentrating on something.

Usage examples:

Don't allow noise to distract you from your work

Draw someone's attention away from something

verb

To take someone’s attention away from what that person is doing or should be doing

Usage examples:

She liked to work with the radio playing and said it did not distract her., [ u ] it’s impossible t…

verb

Cause (someone or something) to change course or turn from one direction to another.

Usage examples:

A scheme to divert water from the river to irrigate agricultural land

verb

Turn aside; turn away from

verb

To cause something or someone to turn in a different direction

Usage examples:

Our flight was diverted from san francisco to oakland because of the fog., the administration had t…

verb

Occupy or attract (someone's interest or attention).

Usage examples:

He ploughed on, trying to outline his plans and engage sutton's attention

adjective

(of a writer or artist) committed to a particular aim or cause.

Usage examples:

He was determined that his writing and thinking should be engagé

verb

Consume all of one's attention or time

verb

Absorb all the attention or interest of.

Usage examples:

They seemed to be engrossed in conversation

verb

If something engrosses you, it is so interesting that you give it all your attention

Usage examples:

What is it about harry potter that so engrosses children?

verb

Provide (someone) with amusement or enjoyment.

Usage examples:

A tremendous game that thoroughly entertained the crowd

verb

To keep a person or a group of people interested or amused

Usage examples:

[ i ] children’s games and books seek to teach and entertain at the same time., [ t ] kerry and bil…

verb

To take customers or possible customers out to restaurants, bars, theatres, etc. as a way of encouraging them to do business with you

Usage examples:

Employees can use their expense accounts for entertaining a client.

verb

Capture the fascinated attention of.

Usage examples:

She had been so enthralled by the adventure that she had hardly noticed the cold

verb

To keep someone completely interested

Usage examples:

The baseball game completely enthralled the crowd., the audience was enthralled for two hours by a …

verb

Attract the strong attention and interest of (someone).

Usage examples:

I've always been fascinated by computers

verb

To have someone’s complete interest and attention

Usage examples:

Anything to do with airplanes and flying fascinates him., the children were fascinated by the story…

verb

To interest someone a lot

Usage examples:

Science has always fascinated me., anything to do with planes and flying fascinates him.

verb

Take and keep a firm hold of; grasp tightly.

Usage examples:

His knuckles were white as he gripped the steering wheel

noun

A firm hold; a tight grasp.

Usage examples:

His arm was held in a vice-like grip

verb

Hold fast or firmly

verb

Grasp, carry, or support with one's hands.

Usage examples:

She was holding a brown leather suitcase

noun

An act or manner of grasping something; a grip.

Usage examples:

He caught hold of her arm

noun

A large compartment or space in the lower part of a ship or aircraft in which cargo is stowed.

Usage examples:

Oversized baggage is placed in the hold of the plane

verb

Dip or submerge in a liquid.

Usage examples:

Immerse the paper in water for twenty minutes

verb

To involve someone completely in an activity

Usage examples:

She immersed herself wholly in her work., immerse the egg in boiling water., the course offers tota…

verb

To become completely involved in something

Usage examples:

She got some books out of the library and immersed herself in jewish history and culture.

noun

The feeling of wanting to know or learn about something or someone.

Usage examples:

She looked about her with interest

verb

Excite the curiosity or attention of (someone).

Usage examples:

I thought the book might interest eliot

noun

The feeling of wanting to give your attention to something or of wanting to be involved with and to discover more about something

Usage examples:

I've always had an interest in astronomy., he never seems to show any interest in his children., un…

verb

Arouse the curiosity or interest of; fascinate.

Usage examples:

I was intrigued by your question

noun

The secret planning of something illicit or detrimental.

Usage examples:

The cabinet was a nest of intrigue

verb

To interest someone, often because of an unusual or unexpected quality

Usage examples:

I was intrigued by his slow, deliberate way of talking and the serious look in his eyes., she has w…

verb

Have or include (something) as a necessary or integral part or result.

Usage examples:

My job involves a lot of travelling

verb

To include someone or something in an activity

Usage examples:

The accident involved two cars and a truck., the operation involves inserting a small tube into the…

verb

If an activity, situation, etc. involves something, that thing is a part of the activity, etc.

Usage examples:

Research involving the use of biological warfare agents will be used for defensive purposes., [ + -…

verb

(of an organization or group) obtain exclusive possession or control of (a trade, commodity, or service).

Usage examples:

They instituted press censorship and monopolized the means of communication

verb

To have or take complete control of something so that others are prevented from sharing it

Usage examples:

Rockefeller monopolized oil refining in the 1800s., she has a habit of monopolizing the conversation.

verb

To take control of the supply and price of a particular product or service

Usage examples:

Businesses might try to monopolize a market., in the government's view, the goal is to "ensure that…

phrasal verb

Wipe liquid away from a surface with something absorbent.

Usage examples:

A barmaid rushed forward to mop up the spilled beer

phrasal verb

Complete the military conquest of an area by capturing or killing remaining enemy troops.

Usage examples:

Troops mopped up the last pockets of resistance

phrasal verb

To finish the last part of a job after most of it has been completed

Usage examples:

The battle had been won, but two infantry units were left behind to mop up., twenty firefighters wi…

verb

Reside or have one's place of business in (a building).

Usage examples:

The rented flat she occupies in hampstead

verb

Live in (a certain place)

verb

(of an army or group of people) to move into and take control or possession of a place

Usage examples:

Nationalist forces now occupy more than 70% of the country., a large couch occupies most of the spa…

verb

(of a matter or subject) dominate or engross the mind of (someone) to the exclusion of other thoughts.

Usage examples:

His mother was preoccupied with paying the bills

verb

To be the main thought in someone’s mind, causing other things to be forgotten

Usage examples:

The wedding next month preoccupied her., he’s been preoccupied lately because of problems at school.

noun

A short metal pin or bolt for holding together two plates of metal, its headless end being beaten out or pressed down when in place.

Usage examples:

A rectangular plate containing an iron rivet

verb

Join or fasten (plates of metal) with a rivet or rivets.

Usage examples:

The linings are bonded, not riveted, to the brake shoes for longer wear

noun

A metal pin used to fasten together flat pieces of metal or other thick materials such as leather

Usage examples:

Her performance riveted the audience.

verb

Hold the complete attention of (someone) as though by magic; fascinate.

Usage examples:

The singer held the audience spellbound