take-up

The act of taking something up, by tightening, absorption, or reeling in.

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.

Acceptance (of a proposal, offer, request, etc.).

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.