1. the amount of food, drink, or air taken into the body
2. openings through which air, water, or other substances enter a system or machine
3. the process of taking in new members, students, or recruits

Examples

• The doctor recommended reducing his daily calorie intakes.
• She monitored her water intakes throughout the day.
• The car’s air intakes were clogged with debris.
• The building’s ventilation intakes need regular cleaning.
• The university announced its student intakes for the fall semester.
• Military intakes occur twice a year.
• The program has limited intakes due to high demand.