Pronunciation

/pʌmp/

Definitions

Noun

1. A mechanical device that raises or forces liquid, gas, or other fluids through a pipe or tube by applying pressure, typically powered by a motor or manually.
   • Example: “The water pump in the basement keeps the pipes supplied with water.”
2. A person who works at or operates such a device, especially a gasoline pump at a filling station.
   • Example: “The gas pump attendant helped me fill up my tank.”

Verb

1. To operate a pump, typically to supply or remove a fluid.
   • Example: “He started the water pump to fill the pool.”
2. To transfer or circulate (a substance) forcefully or vigorously.
   • Example: “The blood pump in a heart transplant helps maintain circulation.”

Phrases

• “Pump something up” means to increase the pressure or volume of a substance.
• “Pump the brakes” refers to applying the brakes firmly to slow down or stop a vehicle.
• “Pump oneself up” is a colloquial expression for motivating oneself or building confidence.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The firefighters were using a large fire pump to extinguish the blaze.”
• Verb: “She started the sump pump to drain the basement after a heavy rain.”
• Transitive Verb: “The gardener pumps air into the tire to inflate it.”

Synonyms

• Operate
• Siphon
• Circulate
• Supply
• Inflate
• Drain

Antonyms

• Disable
• Shut off
• Empty