absorbed
US /əbˈzɔːrbd/
UK /əbˈzɔːrbd/
1.
opgegaan, geabsorbeerd
fully engrossed or occupied; having one's attention completely taken up
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She was completely absorbed in her book.
Ze was volledig opgegaan in haar boek.
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He was so absorbed in his work that he didn't notice the time.
Hij was zo opgegaan in zijn werk dat hij de tijd niet merkte.
2.
geabsorbeerd, opgenomen
taken in and made part of a whole; assimilated
:
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The plant absorbed water from the soil.
De plant absorbeerde water uit de grond.
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The new employees were quickly absorbed into the team.
De nieuwe medewerkers werden snel opgenomen in het team.
1.
geabsorbeerd, opgenomen
past participle of absorb
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The sponge had absorbed all the spilled liquid.
De spons had alle gemorste vloeistof geabsorbeerd.
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He was so deeply absorbed in thought that he didn't hear me.
Hij was zo diep opgegaan in gedachten dat hij me niet hoorde.