Read the dictionary definition of sop. All definitions for this word.
1. a prescribed procedure to be followed routinely
1. rote memorization has been the educator's standard operating procedure for centuries
2. a concession given to mollify or placate
1. the offer was a sop to my feelings
3. piece of solid food for dipping in a liquid
4. cover with liquid; pour liquid onto
1. souse water on his hot face
5. dip into liquid
1. sop bread into the sauce
6. be or become thoroughly soaked or saturated with a liquid
7. give a conciliatory gift or bribe to