intake

[in-teyk]

noun

1. the place or opening at which a fluid is taken into a channel, pipe, etc.

2. an act or instance of taking in.

   an intake of oxygen.

3. something that is taken in.

4. a quantity taken in.

   an intake of 50 gallons a minute.

5. a narrowing; contraction.

intake

/ ˈɪnˌteɪk /

noun

1. a thing or a quantity taken in

   an intake of students

2. the act of taking in

3. the opening through which fluid enters a duct or channel, esp the air inlet of a jet engine

4. a ventilation shaft in a mine

5. a contraction or narrowing

   an intake in a garment

Word History and Origins

Origin of intake¹

First recorded in 1515–25; noun use of verb phrase take in

Example Sentences

It recommended that she substantially increase her protein intake.

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After The Times entered a reporter’s cellphone number in one of the firm’s ads on Instagram, a representative from the firm’s intake department called more than 38 times.

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UK health guidelines advise to keep your saturated fat intake below 10% of calories and this is easier to do if you're using oil to cook with instead of butter.

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She'd always been a social drinker, but monitored her alcohol intake carefully.

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He predicts the ruling will hit US university intake next year, as most Indian students opt for countries where they can "put down permanent roots".

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Related Words

• absorption