Pump

A device used to move fluids by mechanical action, To move something in a steady, continuous motion, To fill something with air or liquid using a pump

Pump - Meanings

A device used to move fluids by mechanical action

Example: The mechanic used a pump to inflate the tire.

Usage: formalContext: engineering, mechanics

Note: Commonly used in technical discussions and professional settings.

To move something in a steady, continuous motion

Example: She pumped her legs to ride the bicycle uphill.

Usage: informalContext: sports, physical activities

Note: Often used in casual conversations related to physical actions.

To fill something with air or liquid using a pump

Example: He pumped air into the basketball before the game.

Usage: informalContext: everyday tasks

Note: Commonly used in informal situations when referring to inflating objects.

Pump's synonyms

A device used to move fluids or gases by mechanical action.

Example: She used a bicycle pump to inflate the tire.

Note: The word 'pump' specifically refers to a device used for moving fluids or gases.

compressor

A machine that compresses air or gas to increase its pressure.

Example: The air compressor filled the tank with pressurized air.

Note: A compressor is a specific type of pump that compresses air or gas to increase its pressure.

inflate

To fill something with air or gas to make it expand.

Example: He inflated the balloon with a hand pump.

Note: While 'inflate' is related to filling something with air or gas, it does not necessarily involve a mechanical device like a pump.

gush

To flow out rapidly and in large quantities.

Example: Water gushed out of the broken pipe.

Note: Unlike 'pump,' 'gush' refers to a natural and rapid flow of liquid without the use of a mechanical device.

Pump expressions, common phrases

Pump up

To increase or inflate something, such as volume, energy, or enthusiasm.

Example: She pumped up the volume on the stereo to get the party started.

Note: The original word 'pump' refers to a device used to move liquids or gases, while 'pump up' focuses on increasing something.

Pump iron

To lift weights or engage in weight training exercises.

Example: He goes to the gym every day to pump iron and build muscle.

Note: While 'pump' refers to the action of moving liquids or gases, 'pump iron' specifically refers to lifting weights.

Pump out

To produce or manufacture something in large quantities.

Example: The factory pumps out thousands of products each day to meet demand.

Note: Similar to 'pump,' 'pump out' emphasizes the continuous production or generation of something.

Pump the brakes

To slow down or pause in order to reconsider or assess a situation.

Example: Before making any decisions, we need to pump the brakes and evaluate the situation.

Note: While 'pump' refers to a mechanical device, 'pump the brakes' is a metaphorical expression cautioning against rushing into a decision.

Pump someone for information

To question or interrogate someone in order to extract information.

Example: The detective tried to pump the suspect for details about the crime.

Note: In this phrase, 'pump' is used figuratively to mean extracting information through questioning, not the physical action of pumping.

Blood pumping

To feel excited, energized, or adrenaline rushing through one's body.

Example: The exhilarating music got her blood pumping and ready for the race.

Note: This phrase uses 'pump' metaphorically to describe the sensation of increased energy or excitement.

Pump and dump

To artificially inflate the price of a stock or asset through misleading information and then quickly sell it for profit.

Example: Be cautious of investment schemes that involve pump and dump tactics.

Note: In this financial context, 'pump and dump' involves manipulating market prices, not the physical act of pumping.

Pump - Examples

The pump is broken.

She pumped the gas into the car.

The pump is used for irrigation.

Pump grammar

Pump - Verb (Verb) / Verb, base form (Verb, base form)

Lemma: pump

Conjugations

Noun, plural (Noun, plural): pumps

Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): pump

Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): pumped

Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): pumping

Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): pumps

Verb, base form (Verb, base form): pump

Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): pump

Syllabification and Stress

pump Contains 1 syllables: pump

Phonetic transcription: ˈpəmp

pump , ˈpəmp (The red syllable is stressed)

Pump - Importance and usage frequency

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.

pump: ~ 3800 (Common).

This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.

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