intake

• Sustantivo que denota la acción o el proceso de tomar o recibir algo (como comida, aire o información), o la cantidad de lo que se toma o recibe.

A noun referring to the act or process of taking something in, such as food, air, or information, or the amount taken in.

1. Consumption of food or drinkB1formal

   The amount of food, drink, or other substances taken into the body.

   Ingesta

   • The doctor recommended reducing your daily salt intake.
   • Her calorie intake is carefully monitored.
   • Caffeine intake should be limited during pregnancy.

   Sinónimosconsumptiondrinkingeatingingestion

2. Admission or enrollmentB2formal

   The process of admitting or enrolling people into an institution, program, or organization.

   Admisión o inscripción

   • The university has increased its student intake this year.
   • The hospital's patient intake has risen sharply.
   • The company's new employee intake begins next month.

   Sinónimosacceptanceadmissionenrollmentenrolmententrymatriculationrecruitmentregistration

3. Air or gas intakeB2formaltechnical

   The act of taking air, gas, or liquid into a machine or system.

   Toma de aire o gas

   • The engine's air intake was blocked by debris.
   • Check the intake valve for any leaks.
   • The system's intake of coolant needs to be regulated.

   Sinónimosinductioninletintake valve

   Antónimosdischargeemissionexhaustoutletoutput