intake

Definition

  • noun: an opening through which fluid enters an enclosure
  • noun: the amount of something (such as food or drink) that is taken into your body
  • synonyms: access, adit, admission

Examples

  • The school's 'intake' of students has increased in recent years.

  • You should limit your daily 'intake' of fats and sugars.

  • the recommended daily 'intakes' of selected vitamins

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) do wrong this time? I don't know. I calibrated the drive... Go check the machine! There must be something wrong with the scream intake valve. That's the problem with these units... Huh? Hmm. Psst! (..)
    2001 Monsters, Inc.
  • (..) ( bell dings ) ( growling ) You're still behind, Randall. You know, maybe I should realign the scream intake valve. Just get me another door! A door! Yes, door! ( child screaoing ) ( bell dings ) (..)
    2001 Monsters, Inc.