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Intake (Noun)

The process of taking food into the body through the mouth (as by eating).

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

A person's daily intake of fruits and vegetables is crucial for maintaining good health.
Her food intake has been restricted since the diagnosis of her illness.
The recommended daily intake of sugar is no more than 25 grams for adults.
The athlete's high caloric intake before the competition gave her the energy she needed to perform at her best.
A healthy intake of fiber helps promote regular bowel movements and prevent constipation.

An opening through which fluid is admitted to a tube or container.

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

The snorkel was fitted with a splash guard to prevent water from entering the intake.
The carburetor's air intake was narrowed to reduce the engine's power output.
A filter was installed over the intake valve to keep debris from entering the hose.
The pump was sucking in air through a small crack in the intake pipe.
The car's air intake was upgraded to a high-performance unit with a larger diameter.

The act of inhaling; the drawing in of air (or other gases) as in breathing.

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

She monitored her patient's intake of oxygen closely during the surgery.
The doctor adjusted the ventilator to increase the patient's air intake.
Proper intake of air is essential for efficient combustion in a car engine.
The yoga instructor taught her students how to control their intake of breath during meditation.
The fire consumed the oxygen in the room, restricting the firefighter's air intake.