sopping up

UK
/ˈsɒpɪŋ ʌp/
US
/ˈsɑpɪŋ ʌp/

Translations

sop upverb

sopping up

Gerundium

sopped up
Präteritum
sopped up
Partizip Perfekt
sopping up
Gerundium
UK
/sɒp ʌp/
US
/sɑp ʌp/
The towel can sop up a lot of liquid.
Полотенце может всасывать много жидкости.
He used a sponge to sop up the spilled water.
Он использовал губку, чтобы впитать пролитую воду.
The bread will sop up the soup.
Хлеб поглотит суп.
Synonyms
soak up
sponge up
take in
mop up

Definitions

sop upverb
To absorb or soak up a liquid using a sponge, cloth, or similar material.
She used a towel to sop up the spilled milk on the floor.
To take in or absorb information or knowledge.
The students were eager to sop up all the information the professor provided during the lecture.