Soak definition

(1) Washing something by allowing it to soak

(2) The process of becoming softened and saturated as a consequence of being immersed in water (or other liquid)

"A good soak put life back in the wagon"

(3) Cover with liquid; pour liquid onto

"Souse water on his hot face"

(4) Heat a metal prior to working it

(5) Fill, soak, or imbue totally

"Soak the bandage with disinfectant"

(6) Become drunk or drink excessively

(7) Make drunk (with alcoholic drinks)

(8) Beat severely

(9) Submerge in a liquid

"I soaked in the hot tub for an hour"

(10) Rip off; ask an unreasonable price

(11) Leave as a guarantee in return for money

"Pawn your grandfather's gold watch"