To draw in by the pores, or through small passages; as, a sponge soaks up water; the skin soaks in moisture.

To make (its way) by entering pores or interstices; -- often with through.

To enter (into something) by pores or interstices; as, water soaks into the earth or other porous matter.

To cause or suffer to lie in a fluid till the substance has imbibed what it can contain; to macerate in water or other liquid; to steep, as for the purpose of softening or freshening; as, to soak cloth; to soak bread; to soak salt meat, salt fish, or the like.

To lie steeping in water or other liquid; to become sturated; as, let the cloth lie and soak.

Saturated locomotive.

To drink intemperately or gluttonously.

make drunk (with alcoholic drinks)

become drunk or drink excessively

To hold the temperature in a kiln steady for some time.

To hold a kiln at one temperature for an extended period of time.

Holding glass at a particular temperature for a given period of time.

To drench; to wet thoroughly.

leave as a guarantee in return for money; "pawn your grandfather's gold watch"

One segment with no setpoint change.

Fig.: To absorb; to drain.

rip off; ask an unreasonable price

washing something by allowing it to soak

beat severely; slang

heat a metal prior to working it