Definition of "Sop" :

noun: a prescribed procedure to be followed routinely

noun: a concession given to mollify or placate

"The offer was a sop to my feelings."

noun: piece of solid food for dipping in a liquid

verb: cover with liquid; pour liquid onto

verb: dip into liquid

"Sop bread into the sauce."

verb: be or become thoroughly soaked or saturated with a liquid

verb: give a conciliatory gift or bribe to