sop
/sɒp/noun
उच्चारण सॉप
(नाराज़ व्यक्ति को) बहलाने वाली छोटी-सी रियायत, झुनझुना
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noun
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[C, usually singular] ~ (to sb/sth) disapproving
a small, not very important thing that is offered to somebody who is angry or disappointed in order to make them feel better
(नाराज़ व्यक्ति को) बहलाने वाली छोटी-सी रियायत, झुनझुना
- The small pay rise was only a sop to the protesting workers.
- The new scheme is a sop to voters before the election.
Synonyms concession appeasement bribe
verb
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[T] ~ sth up
to remove liquid by using something that absorbs it
(तरल को कपड़े आदि से) सोखना
- She sopped up the spilt tea with a towel.
→Phrasal verbs 1
sop sth up
to remove liquid by using something that absorbs it, such as a cloth or bread
सोख लेना
- Use some bread to sop up the gravy.
- He sopped up the water with a sponge.
≈Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
§Grammar and usage
Usage: The common pattern is a sop to somebody, as in 'a sop to public opinion'.
Usage: इसका सामान्य pattern a sop to somebody है, जैसे 'a sop to public opinion'।