Pump: meaning, definitions and examples

This word is best used when referring to a device that moves liquids or gases by mechanical action, typically in a broad range of settings from everyday use to industrial applications.

• The pump in the swimming pool is broken and needs to be replaced
• He used a bicycle pump to inflate the tire

This term is more specific to devices that increase the pressure of gas by reducing its volume. It's often used in industrial or scientific contexts, such as in air conditioning systems or machinery.

• The workshop needs a new air compressor to run the pneumatic tools
• The refrigerator stopped working because the compressor failed

This word is most commonly used in contexts where liquids or gases are forced into something, often in precise, controlled amounts. Common applications include medical injections or fuel injection systems in engines.

• The doctor used an injector to administer the vaccine
• The car's engine has a high-performance fuel injector

This is used for devices that release a specific amount of liquid or powder, usually in controlled quantities. It’s often seen in everyday situations such as soap dispensers or water dispensers.

• She filled up her water bottle at the dispenser in the gym
• The soap dispenser in the bathroom is empty

Often used to describe forcing a liquid or gas into or out of something using a mechanical device. Commonly associated with pumping air or liquids.

• 'He needs to pump up the flat tire
• ' 'They used the pump to remove water from the flooded basement
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Used when describing the action of filling something with air or gas so it becomes larger or more expanded.

• 'Please inflate the balloons for the party
• ' 'She inflated the mattress for the guests
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Utilized when referring to applying force to move someone or something away or forward.

• 'He had to push the broken car to the side of the road
• ' 'She pushed the door open with difficulty
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Indicates a sudden or strong forward movement. Often used to describe a forceful action or movement, sometimes in physical confrontations. It can have a negative connotation.

• 'The knight thrust his sword towards the enemy
• ' 'She thrust the paper into his hands and stormed off
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