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Definition of intake - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
consumptionamount of food or drink consumed
- Her daily intake of calories is carefully monitored.
2.
group entrypeople accepted into an organization at one time
- The college's new intake of students is impressive.
3.
entry pointTECH. place where air or fluid is taken inTECH.
- The air intake is located at the front of the car.
4.
absorptionact or instance of taking in something
- The intake of new information was overwhelming.
Images of intake
place where air or fluid is taken in
Expressions with intake
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amount of food eaten by a person or animal during some time
The doctor asked him to reduce his daily food intake.
amount of water a person or animal drinks in a period
Doctors recommended increasing his daily water intake during the heatwave.
amount of alcoholic drinks someone consumes over a certain time
Her doctor advised her to reduce her weekly alcohol intake.
amount of calories eaten or drunk in a certain time
Her calorie intake is lower than recommended.
total number of calories someone consumes in one day
She tracks her daily calorie intake to support her training goals.
amount of liquids a person drinks or receives in a time period
The nurse monitored his fluid intake after the surgery.
the amount of nutrients consumed
Her daily nutrient intake is carefully monitored by her dietitian.
pipe that brings air or mixture into an engine for burning
A clogged intake pipe reduced the engine's power.
opening where air or liquid flows into a device or system
The mechanic cleaned the intake port to improve the engine's performance.
nutrients consumed through food and drink
The dietary intake of vitamins is essential for good health.
opening through which air enters a system
The air intake must be clear of debris for the engine to function properly.
movement of a piston drawing air or fuel mixture into a cylinder
During the intake stroke, the cylinder fills with a fresh fuel mixture.
part of an engine that distributes air and fuel to the cylinders
The mechanic checked the intake manifold for leaks..
valve that allows fluid or air to enter an engine
The mechanic checked the intake valve for any signs of wear or damage..
Origin of intake
Old English, inn (inside) + tacan (take)
Terms with intake included in their meaning
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food intake
the process of taking in and using food
food planning
daily intake providing needed nourishment, varied items, in right amounts
medical
restrict food intake for health
weight loss
diet limiting calorie intake to reduce weight
nutrition
eating plan with reduced calorie intake
health regimen
diet excluding or limiting salt intake
health regimen
daily intake of aspirin for health
dieting
pay attention to calorie intake
breathing technique
breathing by moving the belly for deeper air intake
diet
reduce the intake of carbohydrates
nutrition
diet with limited fat intake for health reasons
nutrition
diet limiting salt intake for health reasons
oxygen deprivation
suffer from reduced oxygen intake
weight loss
diet with extremely low calorie intake
breathing emergency
state where air intake stops, causing oxygen shortage and possibly death
automotive
positive intake manifold pressure in turbocharged cars
nutrition
relating to a regulated food intake for health or weight management
medical
modify one's food intake for health
intake
regular intake of caffeine for energy
nutrition
guide for tracking daily calorie intake
energy
drop in energy levels post carbohydrate intake
dieting
monitor food intake by tracking calories
medical
restricting food intake for health or weight loss
technology
intake of substances into a machine
Examples of intake in a sentence
The doctor advised increasing her intake of water. The company's intake of new employees doubled this year. This year's intake for the program is highly diverse. The water intake needs regular cleaning to function properly. Dust clogged the air intake, reducing efficiency. The intake of air was crucial for the engine.
He monitored his daily intake of calories.
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- French:apport, cohorte, ...
- German:Aufnahme, Zulassung, ...
- Italian:assunzione, coorte, ...
- Spanish:ingesta, admisión, ...
- Portuguese:ingestão, admissão, ...
- Chinese:摄入量, 录取, ...
- Japanese:摂取量, 入学者, ...
- Arabic:اِسْتِهْلَاك, دُفْعَة, ...
- Hebrew:צְרִיכָה, קַבָּלַת מַחְזוֹר, ...
- Russian:потребление, поступление, ...
- Ukrainian:раціон, набір, ...
- Hindi:सेवन, प्रवेशित समूह, ...
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