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) coll. дойти (о смысле и т.п.) I heard what she said, but it didn't sink in till some time later.
