1. The act of inhaling; the drawing in of air (or other gases) as in breathing
   "Deep intake through the nose can help filter air";
   - inhalation, inspiration, aspiration, breathing in
    
2. The process of taking food into the body through the mouth (as by eating)
   "Proper intake of nutrients is essential for good health";
   - consumption, ingestion, uptake
    
3. An opening through which fluid is admitted to a tube or container
   "The engineer inspected the air intake of the engine";
   - inlet

Derived forms: intakes

Type of: activity, bodily function, bodily process, body process, breath, opening

Part of: breathing, external respiration, respiration, ventilation

Encyclopedia: Intake, Yorkshire