SINK IN

а> впитывать; Has the oil sunk in yet? б> западать, вваливаться; You could see how his cheeks had sunk in. Parts of the road have sunk in. в> проваливаться; The snow had almost melted, and my boots sank in up to the ankle. г> _собир. дойти (о смысле и т. п.) I heard what she said, but it didn't sink in till some time later.