absorve
1. to take in or soak up liquid or gas
The sponge absorbs water quickly.
A esponja absorve água rapidamente.
2. to take in or incorporate information or knowledge
She absorbs everything she reads in class.
Ela absorve tudo que lê na aula.
3. to take up or deal with something difficult without being greatly affected
The company absorbs the cost of shipping.
A empresa absorve o custo do envio.
4. to occupy or engage someone's attention completely
The project absorbs all of his time.
O projeto absorve todo o seu tempo.
5. to receive or undergo impact without breaking or deforming
The shock absorbers absorb impact.
Os amortecedores absorvem o impacto.
In both American English and Brazilian Portuguese, 'absorbs/absorve' is commonly used in business contexts when discussing cost absorption or financial responsibility. The term is also widely used in scientific and educational settings. In Brazil, it's frequently heard in news media regarding government policies that 'absorb' costs.
Related Idioms & Phrases
absorb the blow - to face a difficult situation or loss without being greatly affected
absorb losses - to accept financial or material losses
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