2pump verb
pumps; pumped; pump·ing 1 a : to move something (such as water, air, or gas) to or from a particular place with a pump [+ obj] ▪ He pumped the water up from the bottom of the boat. — often used figuratively ▪ The President hoped the tax cuts would help pump money back into the economy. ▪ She pumped all of her resources into starting her own business. [no obj] ▪ The machine suddenly stopped pumping.
b [+ obj] : to remove water, air, etc., from (something) with a pump
▪ We pumped the boat dry. ▪ We had to pump the basement out.
c [+ obj] : to remove the contents of (someone's stomach) by using a tube and a small pump
▪ Doctors had to pump (out) her stomach after she swallowed poison. 2 of the heart : to move (blood) through your body by beating [+ obj] ▪ Your heart pumps blood all over your body. [no obj] ▪ My heart started pumping [=beating] fast. 3 always followed by an adverb or preposition [no obj] of a liquid : to flow in a series of movements caused by the action of a pump, by the beating of your heart, etc.
▪ I could feel the blood pumping through my veins. ▪ Blood pumped out of the cut. 4 : to move (something) up and down or in and out quickly and repeatedly [+ obj] ▪ He pumped his arms up and down as he ran. ▪ She pumped the handle of the well. ▪ pump the brake pedal [no obj] ▪ His leg nervously pumped up and down under the table. 5 [+ obj] informal : to question (someone) again and again to try to find out information — often + for ▪ The detective pumped them for information on the murder.
b [+ obj] : to remove water, air, etc., from (something) with a pump
▪ We pumped the boat dry. ▪ We had to pump the basement out.
c [+ obj] : to remove the contents of (someone's stomach) by using a tube and a small pump
▪ Doctors had to pump (out) her stomach after she swallowed poison.
▪ I could feel the blood pumping through my veins. ▪ Blood pumped out of the cut.
pump iron
informal : to lift weights in order to make your muscles stronger
▪ I'm going to the gym to pump some iron.
▪ I'm going to the gym to pump some iron.
pump out [phrasal verb]
pump out (something) or pump (something) out informal : to produce (something) quickly and frequently
▪ The author pumps out a book every year.
▪ The author pumps out a book every year.
pump (someone or something) full of (something)
: to fill (someone or something) with (something) by using a pump
▪ They pumped the balloon full of helium. — often used figuratively ▪ He pulled out a gun and threatened to pump them full of bullets/lead. [=threatened to shoot them] ▪ She was pumped full of antibiotics/caffeine.
▪ They pumped the balloon full of helium. — often used figuratively ▪ He pulled out a gun and threatened to pump them full of bullets/lead. [=threatened to shoot them] ▪ She was pumped full of antibiotics/caffeine.
pump up [phrasal verb] 1 pump (something) up or pump up (something) : to fill (something, such as a tire) with air by using a pump : inflate
▪ I'll be ready to go for a bike ride after I pump up my tires. 2 pump (something) up or pump up (something) informal : to increase the amount, size, or value of (something)
▪ The company is trying hard to pump up sales. ▪ All of the praise pumped up her ego. 3 pump (someone) up or pump up (someone) : to fill (someone) with excitement or enthusiasm
▪ The coach made a speech to try and pump up his players. ▪ The team was (all) pumped up for the game.
▪ I'll be ready to go for a bike ride after I pump up my tires.
▪ The company is trying hard to pump up sales. ▪ All of the praise pumped up her ego.
▪ The coach made a speech to try and pump up his players. ▪ The team was (all) pumped up for the game.
