1. the amount of food, drink, or air taken into the body
2. the process of taking something in
3. a place where water, air, or other substance enters a system

Examples

• The doctor recommended reducing his daily calorie intake.
• She monitored her water intake during the hot weather.
• The air intake valve was blocked with debris.
• The school’s intake of new students increased this year.
• The intake of breath was audible in the quiet room.
• They installed a new water intake system for the building.
• The college has a selective intake process for applicants.