[n] a prescribed procedure to be followed routinely
[n] the procedure that would normally be followed
[n] a concession given to mollify or placate; "the offer was a sop to my feelings"
[n] piece of solid food for dipping in a liquid
[v] cover with liquid; pour liquid onto; "souse water on his hot face"
[v] become thoroughly soaked or saturated with liquid
[v] mop so as to leave a semi-dry surface, of floors
[v] dip into liquid; "sop bread into the sauce"
[v] be or become thoroughly soaked or saturated with a liquid
[v] give a conciliatory gift or bribe to