Definitions

1. verb

to insert a tube into the trachea of a person to facilitate breathing

“The doctor intubated the patient to prepare for surgery.”

2. verb

to insert a tube into a pipe or tube to facilitate the flow of fluids or gases

“The plumber had to intubate the pipe to fix the leak.”

3. noun

the act of inserting a tube into the trachea of a person to facilitate breathing

“The intubation was a necessary step in the patient’s surgery.”