Definitions

1. noun

the act or process of taking in something, such as air, water, or fuel

“The airplane’s intake system allows it to draw in large amounts of air for the engines.”

2. noun

the amount or quantity of something taken in or consumed

“The company’s daily intake of coffee beans is used to make their signature blend.”

3. noun

the process of gathering information or data

“The news organization’s intake of tips and leads helped them crack the major story.”

4. verb

to take in or consume something

“The plant takes in water through its roots to grow and thrive.”

5. verb

to gather or collect information or data

“The team’s job is to intake and analyze the market research for new product ideas.”