absorver
1. To take in or soak up liquid or moisture
The sponge will absorb the water quickly.
A esponja vai absorver a água rapidamente.
2. To take in information or ideas; to learn and understand
She absorbed all the knowledge from the lecture.
Ela absorveu todo o conhecimento da palestra.
3. To take up the full attention or interest of someone
The movie completely absorbed his attention.
O filme absorveu completamente sua atenção.
4. To assimilate or integrate into a group or system
The company absorbed the smaller firm into its operations.
A empresa absorveu a empresa menor em suas operações.
5. To take on or bear (costs, losses, etc.)
The company will absorb the additional expenses.
A empresa vai absorver as despesas adicionais.
Related Idioms & Phrases
absorb oneself in something - ficar absorto em algo
absorb a blow - absorver um golpe
absorb the cost - arcar com o custo
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