soak something ↔ up phrasal verb ( see also ↑ soak )
1 . if something soaks up a liquid, it takes the liquid into itself:
He used a towel to soak up the blood.
2 . soak up the sun/rays/sunshine etc to sit outside for a long time enjoying the sun
3 . to enjoy a place by watching it or becoming involved in it:
Go to a sidewalk café, order coffee, and soak up the atmosphere.
4 . to learn something quickly and easily:
Children soak up language incredibly quickly.