sink
sink
sɪnk
sink
/sɪŋk/

Definition & Meaning of "sink"in English

to sink
01

to go under below the surface of a particular substance such as water, sand, tar, mud, etc.

Intransitive: to sink somewhere
to sink definition and meaning
Examples
The heavy rock sank quickly to the bottom of the lake, disappearing beneath the surface with a muted splash.
02

to make something such as a ship submerge

Transitive: to sink a boat or ship
to sink definition and meaning
Examples
The captain decided to sink the old ship deliberately, creating an artificial reef.
03

(of ships, boats, etc.) to move downward beneath the surface of a body of water

Intransitive
to sink definition and meaning
Examples
As the ship took on water, it began to sink slowly into the depths of the ocean.
04

to gradually move downward into a particular substance

Intransitive: to sink into a substance
Examples
As he stepped onto the sandy beach, his toes sank into the warm grains.
05

to drop in value, amount, strength, etc.

Intransitive
Examples
After the economic downturn, the value of the currency began to sink.
06

to gradually move downward, often due to the force of gravity

Intransitive
Examples
As the air pressure decreased, the helium balloon began to sink toward the ground.
07

to dig a hole and place an object into the soil

Transitive: to sink sth into ground
Examples
The construction workers used machinery to sink the beams into the foundation of the building.
08

to lower oneself gradually and intentionally

Intransitive: to sink into a position or seat
Examples
She decided to sink into the comfortable chair, enjoying a moment of relaxation.
09

to do something that prevents someone or something from achieving success

Transitive: to sink sth
Examples
Her constant negativity began to sink the team's morale.
10

to cause something to go into a certain substance

Transitive: to sink an object into a substance
Examples
He sank the knife into the butter with ease, cutting through the smooth surface.
Sink
01

a large and open container that has a water supply and you can use to wash your hands, dishes, etc. in

sink definition and meaning

What is a "sink"?

A sink is a plumbing fixture used for washing hands, dishes, and other items. It typically has a basin to hold water, a faucet to control the water flow, and a drain to remove waste water. Sinks are commonly found in kitchens, bathrooms, and utility rooms. They are made from materials like porcelain, stainless steel, or stone, designed for easy cleaning and durability. Sinks are essential for everyday tasks such as cooking, cleaning, and personal hygiene.

Examples
She filled the sink with warm, soapy water to wash the dirty dishes.
02

a covered reservoir into which waste water or sewage flows

Examples
The industrial facility had a sink for wastewater collection.
03

a depression in the ground, often in limestone, connected to underground passages and formed by dissolution or collapse

Examples
Rainwater collected in the natural sink in the karst region.
04

a mechanism or process that absorbs, removes, or stores energy, matter, or a substance from a system

Examples
The carbon sink absorbs large amounts of CO₂ from the atmosphere.
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