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pump

/ˈpʌmp/

US UK

noun

plural pumps

[count] a device that forces liquid, air, or gas into or out of something

an air pump

a water pump

a foot/hand pump [=a pump that you operate by using your foot/hand]

a bicycle pump [=a small pump used for putting air in bicycle tires]

(US) a gas pump = (Brit) a petrol pump

the act of pumping something

Three more pumps and the tire should be full enough. - compare 3pump

at the pump

also at the pumps

US informal :at the places where customers buy gasoline for their cars

Prices are higher at the pump. [=gas prices are higher]

Expect long lines at the pumps this weekend. [=expect long lines at gas stations this weekend]

prime the pump

xem prime

verb

pumps; pumped; pumping

to move something (such as water, air, or gas) to or from a particular place with a pump [+ obj]

He pumped the water up from the bottom of the boat. - often used figuratively

The President hoped the tax cuts would help pump money back into the economy.

She pumped all of her resources into starting her own business. [no obj]

The machine suddenly stopped pumping.

[+ obj] :to remove water, air, etc., from (something) with a pump

We pumped the boat dry.

We had to pump the basement out.

[+ obj] :to remove the contents of (someone's stomach) by using a tube and a small pump

Doctors had to pump (out) her stomach after she swallowed poison.

of the heart :to move (blood) through your body by beating [+ obj]

Your heart pumps blood all over your body. [no obj]

My heart started pumping [=beating] fast.

always followed by an adverb or preposition [no obj] of a liquid :to flow in a series of movements caused by the action of a pump, by the beating of your heart, etc.

I could feel the blood pumping through my veins.

Blood pumped out of the cut.

to move (something) up and down or in and out quickly and repeatedly [+ obj]

He pumped his arms up and down as he ran.

She pumped the handle of the well.

pump the brake pedal [no obj]

His leg nervously pumped up and down under the table.

[+ obj] informal :to question (someone) again and again to try to find out information - often + for

The detective pumped them for information on the murder.

pump iron

informal :to lift weights in order to make your muscles stronger

I'm going to the gym to pump some iron.

pump out

[phrasal verb]

pump out (something) or pump (something) out informal :to produce (something) quickly and frequently

The author pumps out a book every year.

pump (someone or something) full of (something)

to fill (someone or something) with (something) by using a pump

They pumped the balloon full of helium. - often used figuratively

He pulled out a gun and threatened to pump them full of bullets/lead. [=threatened to shoot them]

She was pumped full of antibiotics/caffeine.

pump up

[phrasal verb]

pump (something) up or pump up (something) :to fill (something, such as a tire) with air by using a pump :inflate

I'll be ready to go for a bike ride after I pump up my tires.

pump (something) up or pump up (something) informal :to increase the amount, size, or value of (something)

The company is trying hard to pump up sales.

All of the praise pumped up her ego.

pump (someone) up or pump up (someone) :to fill (someone) with excitement or enthusiasm

The coach made a speech to try and pump up his players.

The team was (all) pumped up for the game.

noun

plural pumps

[count] US :a woman's dress shoe with a high heel - usually plural

She wore black leather pumps with her suit. - called also (Brit) court shoe

Brit :a light, soft shoe that is worn for dancing or exercise

ballet pumps - compare 1pump

* Các từ tương tự:
pumped, pumpernickel, pumpkin