pump Definition and Meaning in English (pump definition)

noun
Quick Answer • Definition

Pump definition: A mechanical device that moves liquid or gas by suction or pressure.

Definitions of Pump

  1. 1noun

    A mechanical device that moves liquid or gas by suction or pressure.

  2. 2verb

    To move a liquid or gas using a pump.

  3. 3verb(colloquial)

    To rapidly contract and relax muscles, especially to increase their size or strength.

Example Sentences

general

“The fire department used a powerful pump to remove water from the basement.”

casual

“He had to pump air into the flat tire before riding his bike.”

casual

“The athlete was pumping iron in the gym to build muscle.”

Inflected Word Forms

third person singularpumps
past tensepumped
present participlepumping
agent nounpumper

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

pump ironidiom

To lift weights or exercise with weights.

pump upphrasal_verb

To fill with air or liquid; to make someone feel more enthusiastic.

pump money intocollocation

To invest a large amount of money into something.

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