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Get the pumps going

🇬🇧 UK //ɡɛt ðə pʌmps ˈɡəʊɪŋ// 🇺🇸 US //ɡɛt ðə pʌmps ˈɡoʊɪŋ//

Meaning of Get the pumps going

Start the pumps to make them operational.

In simple words: Start the pumps to make them work.

Get the pumps going in a sentence

• We need to get the pumps going before the flood arrives.
• He instructed the team to get the pumps going to drain the pool.
• To ensure the garden is watered, let’s get the pumps going early in the morning.
• The factory manager said to get the pumps going as soon as possible.
• During the maintenance, we must get the pumps going again after the repair.

How to use Get the pumps going

Used in informal contexts when referring to starting operations or activities, commonly in a casual conversation. Generally not used in formal writing.

Grammar pattern

get + object + going

Memory hint

Imagine pumps at a party getting energized and starting to dance.

Related words

Collocations with Get the pumps going

• get something going
• get the machine going
• get the project going

Synonyms for Get the pumps going

• activate the pumps
• turn on the pumps
• start the pumps

Common mistakes with Get the pumps going

• Confused with 'get going' which means to start moving.
• Incorrectly used for starting non-mechanical activities.
• Omitting 'the' can make the phrase sound incomplete.

Frequently asked questions about Get the pumps going

What does Get the pumps going mean?

Start the pumps to make them work.

What is the definition of Get the pumps going?

Start the pumps to make them operational.

How do you use Get the pumps going in a sentence?

We need to get the pumps going before the flood arrives.

Can you give another example of Get the pumps going?

He instructed the team to get the pumps going to drain the pool.

What are synonyms for Get the pumps going?

Common alternatives include activate the pumps, turn on the pumps, start the pumps.

What words go with Get the pumps going?

It commonly pairs with get something going, get the machine going, get the project going.

What are common mistakes when using Get the pumps going?

Confused with 'get going' which means to start moving. Incorrectly used for starting non-mechanical activities. Omitting 'the' can make the phrase sound incomplete.

How do you pronounce Get the pumps going?

US: //ɡɛt ðə pʌmps ˈɡoʊɪŋ//, UK: //ɡɛt ðə pʌmps ˈɡəʊɪŋ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is Get the pumps going formal or informal?

"Get the pumps going" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.

When should I use Get the pumps going?

Used in informal contexts when referring to starting operations or activities, commonly in a casual conversation. Generally not used in formal writing.