sink in

• Verbe à particule utilisé pour indiquer qu'une information ou une idée est progressivement comprise ou pleinement réalisée, ou qu'elle produit un effet durable sur l'esprit.

A phrasal verb used to indicate that something, such as information or an idea, is gradually understood or fully realized.

indénombrable · intransitif · phrasal, sans objet

1. informal

   To gradually become fully understood or realized, often after a delay.

   faire son chemin (compréhension)

   • The news of his promotion took a while to sink in.
   • It finally sank in that she had won the competition.
   • The reality of the situation didn't sink in until later.

   Synonymesclickcomputedawnget throughhit homepenetrateregister

2. formal

   To be absorbed into a surface or material.

   Pénétrer (dans une surface)

   • Apply the lotion and let it sink in for a few minutes.
   • The water quickly sank into the dry soil.
   • The oil sank in and left a stain on the fabric.

   Synonymespenetratepermeate

Verbe de basesink