pump
Meaning
To pump is to move a substance, typically a liquid or gas, from one location to another using a mechanical device or through a systematic action that creates pressure differentials; this term can also extend metaphorically to denote the act of intensifyin
💡 The term "pump" is often misused in colloquial contexts where a more specific term may be appropriate; for instance, "pump up" can imply a superficial enhancement rather than a substantive increase.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
After
the
heavy
rain
,
Maria
descended
to
the
basement
and
assessed
how
far
the
water
had
risen
.
She
decided
to
deploy
the
portable
pump
she
kept
for
such
emergencies
and
carefully
positioned
its
intake
beside
the
submerged
shelving
.
When
she
activated
it
,
the
machine
began
to
pump
water
out
steadily
and
the
level
started
to
fall
,
which
brought
an
immediate
sense
of
relief
.
Although
the
pump
worked
efficiently
,
she
noticed
an
intermittent
strain
that
suggested
the
inlet
might
be
partially
clogged
,
so
she
switched
it
off
to
inspect
and
clear
the
debris
.
After
resuming
operation
and
watching
the
water
recede
,
she
made
a
note
to
schedule
routine
maintenance
to
prevent
a
similar
problem
from
recurring
.
Common Phrases
pump up enthusiasm
pump resources into
pump out information
Synonyms
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