Definition of pump - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
technologydevice for dispensing fuel or gas
- She stopped at the pump to fill her car with gas.
2.
mechanicsdevice for moving or compressing liquids or gases
- The pump was used to drain the flooded basement.
3.
clothingUK shoe with a low-cut front and usually without fasteningsUK
- She wore elegant black pumps to the office..
4.
fitnessRare US swelling of muscles after intense exerciseRare US
- He felt the pump in his arms after lifting weights.
5.
biologyTECH. mechanism for transporting ions across cell membranesTECH.
- The pump helps maintain the cell's ion balance.
Verb
1.
inflationtr. force air into something using a hand-operated devicetr.
- He pumped the bicycle tires before the race.
2.
soundtr. increase volume or intensitytr.
- The gym instructor pumped up the music during the workout..
3.
liquid transfertr./intr. move liquid or gas using a mechanical devicetr./intr.
- They pumped water from the basement.
4.
rhythmic motionintr. move with repeated pushing motionsintr.
- The dancers pumped their arms to the beat.
5.
communicationtr. gain information by persistent questioningtr.
- She pumped him for details about the event.
6.
bodybuildingtr./intr. US enlarge muscles through exercise or steroidstr./intr. US
- He pumped his muscles at the gym.
7.
forceful deliverytr. Rare deliver shots or bullets repeatedlytr. Rare
- The soldiers pumped bullets into the target.
Images of pump
device for moving or compressing liquids or gases 
shoe with a low-cut front and usually without fastenings
Expressions with pump
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remove liquid using a pump
They need to pump out the flooded basement.
inflate something by filling it with air or gas
He used a hand pump to pump up the bicycle tire..
move liquid or gas into something using a pump
They pumped water into the tank.
lift weights as a form of exercise
He goes to the gym to pump iron every morning..
invest a lot of money in something
The government decided to pump money into the education system.
call everyone to help with an urgent task or problem
The company declared all hands to the pump to meet the deadline.
ask questions to get information from someone
She tried to pump him for information about the surprise party.
move one's fist up and down to encourage or cheer
She pumped her fist to cheer on her team.
slow down or stop an activity
You need to pump the brakes on spending so much money.
in a difficult situation
The team was under the pump after losing three games in a row.
remove harmful things from a person's stomach using a tube
The doctors had to pump John's stomach after the accident.
praise or encourage someone to boost confidence
The coach pumped the player's tires before the big game.
give something to encourage others to give
The charity primed the pump with a large donation.
tool for inflating or deflating objects
The air pump is essential for bike maintenance.
handheld device for inflating bicycle tires
He used a bicycle pump to inflate the flat tire.
device for inflating bicycle tires
He used a bike pump to inflate the tires.
device for extracting milk from the breasts
She used a breast pump to store milk for her baby.
device operated by hand to move liquids
The hand pump was used to draw water from the well.
device at a service station for dispensing gasoline
He filled his car at the gasoline pump.
device at a station dispensing petrol to vehicles
He stopped at the petrol pump to fill his car.
increase the sound level
He asked the DJ to pump up the volume.
device on a container that releases liquid or gel when pressed down
She bought soap with a pump dispenser for the bathroom sink.
device that pushes liquid through a nozzle to create a fine spray
He fixed the spray pump on the garden sprayer to water the plants evenly.
flat shoe inspired by ballet slippers
She wore a pair of black ballet pumps.
Origin of pump
Dutch, pomp (water conduit)
Terms with pump included in their meaning
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medical
heart with reduced strength that struggles to pump blood effectively
bathroom
shower with especially strong water jets often using a pump
gas station
having an attendant to pump gas
chronic condition
chronic inability of heart to pump enough blood
medical
condition where the heart cannot pump blood effectively
medical
condition where the heart cannot pump enough blood
machinery
flexible tube that carries liquid or air into a pump by suction
heart support
mechanical pump supporting heart function
pumping
fill a pump with its working fluid before starting
mechanics
volume displaced by a pump or engine piston
pump
solid cylinder used as a forcer in pumps
machinery
machine using a rotating vane system to pump or compress fluids
technology
inlet part of a pump or system where fluid is drawn in
device
historical air pump
acr: air-source heat pump
device that transfers heat from outside to inside
chemistry
photosynthetic protein in halobacteria acting as a proton pump
medical
heart can't pump enough blood for body's needs
acr: congestive cardiac failure
condition where the heart doesn't pump well
acr: congestive heart failure
condition where the heart doesn't pump blood well
acr: Deep Well Pump
machine that moves water from deep underground
pump control
device that activates or deactivates a pump based on liquid level
pump component
valve at a pump's base preventing backflow of liquid
acr: ground-source heat pump
system that uses the ground to heat buildings
acr: heart failure
condition when the heart cannot pump blood well
Examples of pump in a sentence
He checked the pump for any leaks. The pump malfunctioned during the operation. A new pump was installed in the aquarium. She bought a new pair of pumps for the gala. The store had a sale on red pumps. The pump in his legs was intense after cycling.
She chased the pump feeling during her workouts. The pump regulates sodium and potassium levels. Scientists examined the pump's role in nerve function. She pumped the air mattress for the guests. They pumped the soccer ball before the match. They pumped the volume to energize the crowd. The DJ pumped up the bass for the dance floor. The firefighters pumped water into the burning building. Engineers pumped oil through the new pipeline. She pumped her legs on the swing. The heart pumps blood through the body. He pumped his friend for gossip about the party. The journalist pumped the source for insider information. She pumped her biceps before the competition. They pumped iron every morning to build strength. He pumped shots into the air in celebration. The gangsters pumped bullets into the car.
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- French:pompe, pomper, ...
- German:Zapfsäule, aufpumpen, ...
- Italian:pompa, pompare, ...
- Spanish:bomba, inflar, ...
- Portuguese:bomba, encher, ...
- Chinese:加油泵, 打气, ...
- Japanese:ポンプ, 空気を入れる, ...
- Arabic:مِضَخَّة, ضَخَّ, ...
- Hebrew:מַשְׁאַבַת דֶּלֶק, לְנַפֵּחַ, ...
- Russian:топливораздаточная колонка, накачивать, ...
- Ukrainian:насос, накачувати, ...
- Hindi:ईंधन पंप, हवा भरना, ...
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