intake

/'inteik/
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intake

The patient takes a deep intake of breath before the medical checkup.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The act of inhaling; the drawing in of air or other gases: This refers to the physical process of breathing in.
    • An opening through which fluid is admitted to a tube or container: This is a physical structure designed to allow the entry of a substance.
    • The process of taking food into the body through the mouth: This describes the consumption of food or drink.
Usage
  • As a noun: The word "intake" is typically used as a countable noun. It often refers to a specific quantity or a specific point of entry.
    • It is commonly used in contexts related to health, nutrition, mechanics, and systems.
Examples
  • Referring to breathing:
    • The doctor monitored the patient's air intake after the surgery.
    • Deep intakes of breath can help with relaxation.
  • Referring to an opening or point of entry:
    • The car's air intake was clogged with leaves.
    • Clean the water intake valve on the washing machine.
  • Referring to consumption:
    • You should reduce your daily sugar intake.
    • Adequate fluid intake is essential in hot weather.
Advanced Usage
  • "Annual intake": Refers to the number of people or things admitted into an institution (like a school or program) over a year.
    • The university has increased its annual intake of international students.
  • "Intake of breath": A specific phrase describing a sharp inhalation, often due to surprise or shock.
    • There was a collective intake of breath from the audience at the shocking news.
Variants and Related Words
  • Intake manifold (n): A part of an engine that supplies the fuel/air mixture to the cylinders.
    • The mechanic replaced the cracked intake manifold.
  • Intake valve (n): A valve that controls the entry of fluid or gas into a chamber.
    • A faulty intake valve can cause engine performance issues.
Synonyms
  • Inhalation: The action of breathing in (for the breathing sense).
  • Consumption: The using up of a resource, especially food or drink.
  • Ingestion: The process of taking food into the body.
  • Inlet: An opening for the entrance of fluid or air.
Related Phrasal Verbs

(Note: "Intake" is primarily a noun and does not commonly form phrasal verbs.)

Related Idioms
  • "Take in": While not an idiom with "intake," the verb phrase "take in" is conceptually related, meaning to absorb, understand, or admit.
    • The lecture was too fast; I couldn't take it all in.
    • The shelter will take in stray animals.
intake

The patient takes a deep intake of breath before the medical checkup.

Noun
  1. the act of inhaling; the drawing in of air (or other gases) as in breathing
  2. an opening through which fluid is admitted to a tube or container
  3. the process of taking food into the body through the mouth (as by eating)

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