intake


Definition: Meaning of, intake in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈɪnteɪk /

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intake intakes
  1. [singular, uncountable] the amount of food, drink etc that you take into your body
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  2. [uncountable and countable] the number of people who join a school, profession etc at a particular time
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  3. [countable] a tube, pipe, etc through which air, gas, or liquid enters a machine
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  4. intake of breath a sudden act of breathing in, especially when you are shocked
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intake used in phrases

  • air-intake (noun)
    1. a duct that admits air to be mixed with fuel
  • intake manifold (noun)
    1. a manifold consisting of a pipe to carry fuel to each cylinder in an internal-combustion engine
  • intake valve (noun)
    1. a valve that controls the flow of fluid through an intake
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