What does macerated mean on a menu?

Macerated

Fruit soaked in sugar, liqueur, vinegar or juice until it softens and releases its own syrup.

What it does to the food

Soft, juicy and saucy, with the fruit flavor turned up and a little sweet or boozy syrup around it.

Macerated strawberries and berries on shortcakes, pavlovas and other desserts, and sometimes on salads or cheese plates.