pump
US /pʌmp/
noun, verb Target · B2 Sản xuất & chất lượng
Definition
a mechanical device that moves fluid or gas by pressure or suction
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
A technician replaced the broken pump so water could flow through the pipes again.
Synonyms
- injectgive an injection to
- drawa gully that is shallower than a ravine
Collocations
- Easy gas pump at the service stationto gas pump at the service station, meaning to attack with gas; subject to gas fumes
- Medium install high-capacity water drainage pumpsto install high-capacity water drainage pumps, meaning to set up for use
- Hard pump liquidity into the banking systemto pump liquidity into the banking system, meaning to operate like a pump; move up and down, like a handle or a pedal
- Very Hard pump and dump fraudulent securities schemesto pump and dump fraudulent securities schemes, meaning to operate like a pump; move up and down, like a handle or a pedal
Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.