Dump: meaning, definitions and examples
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dump
[ dสmp ]
waste management
Dump refers to a site for depositing garbage. It is typically a designated area where waste is disposed of by burying or burning. Dumps are often managed by local authorities or private companies.
Synonyms
garbage dump, landfill, rubbish tip
Examples of usage
- The city dump is overflowing with trash.
- They decided to close the old dump and open a new landfill.
- We need to reduce our reliance on dump sites and focus on recycling.
informal
To dump something means to get rid of it quickly and without much thought. It can also refer to ending a romantic relationship abruptly.
Synonyms
break up, discard, dispose of
Examples of usage
- She decided to dump all her old clothes and start fresh.
- He dumped his girlfriend over a text message.
- Don't just dump your responsibilities on others.
Translations
Translations of the word "dump" in other languages:
๐ต๐น despejar
๐ฎ๐ณ เคกเคเคช
๐ฉ๐ช abladen
๐ฎ๐ฉ membuang
๐บ๐ฆ ะทะฒะฐะปะธัะต
๐ต๐ฑ wysypisko
๐ฏ๐ต ใใณใ
๐ซ๐ท dรฉcharger
๐ช๐ธ verter
๐น๐ท dรถkmek
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฒ๋ฆฌ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ูุจ
๐จ๐ฟ vyloลพit
๐ธ๐ฐ vyklopiลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ๅพๅ
๐ธ๐ฎ odlagaliลกฤe
๐ฎ๐ธ losun
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัำฉะณัะฝะดั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแกแแงแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ poliqon
๐ฒ๐ฝ verter
Word origin
The word 'dump' has its origins in the Middle English word 'dumpe', which meant 'a mournful song'. Over time, the meaning shifted to refer to a place where things are discarded. The usage of 'dump' in waste management contexts became more common in the 19th century with the rise of industrialization and urbanization.
See also: dumper.