To draw or scoop up water (or other liquid) from a source, e.g., with a bucket or pump.
井戸からバケツで水を汲み取った。
I drew water from the well with a bucket.
排水溝の溜まった水をポンプで汲み取った。
We pumped out the accumulated water from the drain.
台所のバケツで庭の水たまりを汲み取った。
I scooped water from the puddle in the garden with a kitchen bucket.
To perceive or grasp someone's feelings, intentions, or the implications of what they say — to take into consideration the unspoken meaning.
上司は部下の事情を汲み取って会議を延期した。
The boss read his subordinate's situation and postponed the meeting.
彼女の疲れた様子を汲み取って、そっと席を譲った。
Noticing how tired she looked, I quietly gave up my seat for her.
サービス業では客の要望を汲み取る力が求められる。
In service industries, the ability to understand and anticipate customers' needs is required.