uptake

• Substantivo que designa o processo de absorção, assimilação ou consumo de algo, como alimentos, recursos ou informação. Pode também significar a compreensão ou aceitação de algo, e, em contexto técnico, a captação ou aspiração.

A noun referring to the process of taking in, absorbing, or consuming something, such as food or resources.

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1. Absorption or consumptionB2formal

   The process of taking in or absorbing something, such as nutrients, oxygen, or other substances.

   Absorção

   • The body's uptake of vitamins is essential for health.
   • Plants increase their water uptake during hot weather.
   • The drug's uptake into the bloodstream is rapid.

   Sinônimosabsorptionassimilationconsumptioningestionintake

   Antônimosdischargeemissionexcretionrelease

2. Understanding or comprehensionB2informal

   The ability to understand or grasp new information quickly.

   Compreensão

   • He is known for his quick uptake in complex subjects.
   • Her slow uptake of the instructions caused some delays.
   • The training program is designed for people with a fast uptake.

   Sinônimosacumenapprehensioncognizancecomprehensiondiscernmentgraspperceptionunderstanding