Cool MateMeaning 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
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'.
Pump appears in
Pump in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
مضخة, يضخ
دفع الهواء أو السائل داخل وخارج شيء ما.
- Bengaliবাংলা
পাম্প করা
কোনো কিছুতে বাতাস বা তরল ঢোকানো বা বের করা।
- GermanDeutsch
Pumpen
Luft oder Flüssigkeit in etwas hinein- und herausdrücken.
- SpanishEspañol
Bombear
Empujar aire o líquido hacia adentro y hacia afuera de algo.
- Persianفارسی
پمپاژ کردن، پمپ کردن
هل دادن هوا یا مایع به داخل و خارج چیزی.
- FrenchFrançais
Pomper
Faire entrer et sortir de l'air ou un liquide de quelque chose.
- Hindiहिन्दी
पंप
किसी चीज़ में हवा या तरल पदार्थ को अंदर और बाहर धकेलना।
- ItalianItaliano
Pompare
Spingere aria o liquido dentro e fuori da qualcosa.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Bombear
Empurrar ar ou líquido para dentro e para fora de algo.
- RussianРусский
Насос, качать
Перекачивать воздух или жидкость внутрь и наружу чего-либо.
- Urduاردو
پمپ کردن، ہوا بھرنا
کسی چیز میں ہوا یا مائع کو اندر اور باہر دھکیلنا۔
- Chinese中文
泵, 抽, 打气
把空气或液体往外推或往里送。
More words like Pump
- Circulate
- Force
- AbolishC1
To formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution.
- AbortionC1
the deliberate ending of a pregnancy at an early stage
- AbsenceC1
the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbsentC1
not in a place because of illness, etc.
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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.