C1verb1K

UK/["/pʌmp/","/pʌmps/","/pʌmpt/","/ˈpʌmpɪŋ/"]/US/["/pʌmp/","/pʌmps/","/pʌmpt/","/ˈpʌmpɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Pump

In simple words: To push air or liquid in and out of something.

Pump in a sentence

  • They had to pump water out of the basement after the flood.
  • The athlete's heart began to pump faster during the intense workout.
  • Mechanics pump air into the tires to ensure proper pressure.
  • He uses a hand pump to inflate the bicycle tires.
  • The factory pumps oil from underground wells daily.
  • She had to pump the brakes carefully to avoid skidding on the icy road.
  • They pump money into the project to keep it running smoothly.

How to use Pump

Commonly used in both literal contexts (like pumping gas) and figurative contexts (like pumping up enthusiasm). Avoid in very formal settings.

Grammar pattern

pump + object

Memory hint

Think of a pump as a 'jump' for air or liquids into a tire.

Related words

Collocations with Pump

  • pump gas
  • pump water
  • pump iron
  • pump up
  • pump blood

Synonyms for Pump

Opposites of Pump

Common mistakes with Pump

  • Confused with 'bump' when talking about inflating something.
  • Used the wrong preposition, such as saying 'pump to' instead of 'pump into'.

Compare Pump with Circulate, Force

Pump appears in

Pump in other languages

More words like Pump

People also search for

  • Pump meaning
  • meaning of Pump
  • Pump definition
  • define Pump
  • what does Pump mean
  • Pump means
  • how to use Pump

Frequently asked questions about Pump

What does Pump mean?

To push air or liquid in and out of something.

What is the definition of Pump?

to make water, air, gas, etc. flow in a particular direction by using a pump or something that works like a pump

How do you use Pump in a sentence?

They had to pump water out of the basement after the flood.

Can you give another example of Pump?

The athlete's heart began to pump faster during the intense workout.

What are synonyms for Pump?

Common alternatives include inflated, suction, circulate, force, pressurize.

What is the opposite of Pump?

Opposite meanings include drain, extract.

What words go with Pump?

It commonly pairs with pump gas, pump water, pump iron, pump up, pump blood.

What are common mistakes when using Pump?

Confused with 'bump' when talking about inflating something. Used the wrong preposition, such as saying 'pump to' instead of 'pump into'.

How do you pronounce Pump?

US: /["/pʌmp/","/pʌmps/","/pʌmpt/","/ˈpʌmpɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/pʌmp/","/pʌmps/","/pʌmpt/","/ˈpʌmpɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Pump?

Commonly used in both literal contexts (like pumping gas) and figurative contexts (like pumping up enthusiasm). Avoid in very formal settings.

What CEFR level is Pump?

"Pump" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.