1. plural of takeup; devices or mechanisms that wind up or collect slack material, especially in machinery or film equipment
Usage: technical; machinery
2. plural of takeup; the act or process of taking up or adopting something

Examples

• The film projector’s takeups weren’t working properly.
• The machine’s takeups collected the excess thread automatically.
• Several takeups of the new policy occurred this month.
• The takeups of renewable energy have increased significantly.
• Check that both takeups are functioning before starting the equipment.
• The company reported strong takeups of their latest product offering.