Take-up
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Take-up is a noun meaning The act of taking something up, by tightening, absorption, or reeling in.
Meaning
The act of taking something up, by tightening, absorption, or reeling in.
More Meanings
- Acceptance (of a proposal, offer, request, etc.).
- (machinery) That which takes up or tightens; specifically, a device in a sewing machine or loom for drawing up the slack thread as the needle rises, in completing a stitch.
Example Sentences
the take-up of benefits by the unemployed
As a first step, Mode Shift Revenue Support (MSRS) funding should be expanded, to ensure a higher take-up of unused freight paths in today's timetable and to help shape a sustainable path for multi-modal UK logistics.
Word Forms
- take-ups
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include uptake, turn-out, mobilisation, turnout, spread, input.
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