verbπShareTo use a pump to move (liquid or gas)."The worker is pumping water out of the flooded basement. "machinetechnologyactionutilityenergyindustryprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(often followed by up) To fill with air."He pumped up the air-bed by hand, but used the service station air to pump up the tyres."utilityvehiclesportmachineenergytechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo move rhythmically, as the motion of a pump."I pumped my fist with joy when I won the race."machineactionenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo shake (a person's hand) vigorously."My friend was pumping my hand excitedly after hearing the good news about his promotion. "communicationactionhumanpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo gain information from (a person) by persistent questioning."The reporter was pumping the mayor for details about the budget cuts. "communicationlanguagepersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo use a pump to move liquid or gas."The firefighters are pumping water from the lake to put out the fire. "machinetechnologyenergyutilityindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be going very well.""The party is pumping tonight; everyone is dancing and having fun!" "achievementbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo kick, throw or hit the ball far and high."The soccer player was pumping the ball downfield to try and score. "sportactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo pass gas; to fart.""During the quiet test, Michael was nervously pumping in his seat, hoping no one would notice." "bodyphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo pass (messages) into a program so that it can obey them."The programmer is pumping data into the database to update the inventory. "computingtechnologycommunicationinternetsignalmachineelectronicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(British slang) To copulate."I heard that Mark was pumping at the park after school. "sexactionbodyhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo weightlift."He's been pumping iron at the gym every day to get stronger. "sportbodyactionworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe act by which something is pumped."The constant pumping of the well brought fresh water to the thirsty villagers. "energymachineprocessactionutilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading