sink in

• Verbo frasal usado para indicar que algo, como uma informação ou ideia, é gradualmente compreendido ou plenamente assimilado; também pode indicar que algo penetra ou é absorvido.

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

incontável · intransitivo · phrasal, sem objeto

1. informal

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

   Cair a ficha

   • 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.

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2. formal

   To be absorbed into a surface or material.

   Ser absorvido

   • 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.

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