uptake Synonyms
Another word for uptake
• noun (Context 1)
The action of taking up, adopting, or making use of something that is available, such as a service, technology, or medical treatment.
"Public health officials reported a steady increase in the adoption of the seasonal flu vaccine."
• noun (Context 2)
The rate or process by which an organism, tissue, or substance absorbs and incorporates water, nutrients, or chemicals.
"Regular aerobic exercise significantly improves the body's oxygen absorption during physical exertion."
• noun (Context 3)
The ability or speed with which a person understands or grasps a new idea or situation, especially in the phrase 'quick (or slow) on the uptake'.
"The new apprentice was remarkably quick on the comprehension and mastered the software within two days."
• noun (Context 4)
A vertical shaft, pipe, or flue leading upward to carry off smoke, exhaust gases, or air, as from a boiler furnace or mine.
"Engineers inspected the boiler's main flue to ensure that exhaust gases were venting properly."
Opposites of uptake
The opposite of uptake shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: