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Definition pump in British English

pump verb

verb
/pʌmp/
1

to make liquid or gas move into or out of something, especially by using a pump

Example

Pumping water uphill is difficult and expensive.

Example

Poisonous gases are pumped into the atmosphere every day.

Synonyms and related words
budge propel guide
1.1

if a liquid pumps from somewhere, a lot of it comes out in quick regular movements

Example

Blood was pumping from a wound in his arm.

Synonyms and related words
break burst cast up
2

to push something up and down with an action like pumping

Example

Liz pumped the accelerator and tried to start the car.

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push shove heave
2.1

to move with an action like that of a pump

Example

Her heart was pumping fast.

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head go progress
3

to try to get information from someone

Synonyms and related words
investigate look into follow up
Definition pump in British English

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