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Definition pump up in American English

pump up phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to fill something with air using a pump

Example

My bicycle tires need pumping up.

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2

to make something increase by a large amount

Example

They have cut prices in an attempt to pump up sales.

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3

to make someone feel excited and eager

Example

The coach's job is to get everyone pumped up for the game.

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Definition pump up in American English