up
take
Plural
uptakes
1
the process of taking food into the body through the mouth (as by eating)
Synonyms:
2
the process of absorbing, using, or taking in something, such as nutrients, information, or resources
- The plant's efficient uptake of water and nutrients helped it thrive in the dry soil.
- There was a rapid uptake of new software updates among smartphone users.
- The government's initiative aimed to increase the uptake of renewable energy sources.
- The vaccine's widespread uptake was critical in controlling the spread of the virus.
- The drug's quick uptake into the bloodstream ensures fast relief for patients.