nounπShareThe place where water, air or other fluid is taken into a pipe or conduit; opposed to outlet."The intake pipe for the school's water fountain is located on the side of the building. "utilitypartmachinetechnicaldevicebuildingsystemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe beginning of a contraction or narrowing in a tube or cylinder."The intake of the water pipe was blocked, causing a slow drip. "technicalmachinestructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe quantity taken in."the intake of air"amountphysiologymedicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn act or instance of taking in."an intake of oxygen or food"actionphysiologymedicineamountprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe people taken into an organisation or establishment at a particular time."the new intake of students"organizationgroupbusinesseducationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA tract of land enclosed."The new housing development's intake includes a large park. "propertyareaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny kind of cheat or imposition; the act of taking someone in."The politician's promises were just an intake to get votes, not a genuine plan for change. "actionbusinesseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo take in or draw in; to bring in from outside."The hospital is increasing its intake of new patients. "physiologymedicinebiologybodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
