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.
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