1. the action of taking up or absorbing something
2. the amount of slack removed from something
Usage: technical
3. the acceptance or adoption of something offered

Examples

• The takeup of water by the plant roots was rapid.
• The belt needs adjustment to reduce takeup in the mechanism.
• There was good takeup of the new health insurance plan.
• The takeup rate for the vaccination program exceeded expectations.
• Engineers measured the takeup of the cable system.
• The takeup of the offer was disappointing.