Pump in
verb
To pour or flow liquid, gas, or energy into something using a pump or other device.
The city pumps in clean water from the nearby lake.

Often appears as...
- pump in water
- pump in air
verb
To invest or provide a large amount of money or resources into something quickly.
The government plans to pump in billions of dollars to rebuild the economy.

Often appears as...
- pump in money
- pump in resources
Usage tips
Approving
verb
To pour or flow liquid, gas, or energy into something using a pump or other device.
The city pumps in clean water from the nearby lake.

Often appears as...
- pump in water
- pump in air
verb
To invest or provide a large amount of money or resources into something quickly.
The government plans to pump in billions of dollars to rebuild the economy.

Often appears as...
- pump in money
- pump in resources
Usage tips
Approving
Definition 1 of 2

Physical Transfer
Used when referring to the actual movement of a substance through space, often by machinery.

The plant pumps in coolant to prevent overheating.
Continuous Action
Describes an ongoing or sustained action, not just a one-time event.

We need to keep pumping in fresh oxygen for the patients.
Necessity or Improvement
Suggests adding something essential or to enhance something that already exists.

The greenhouse pumps in extra CO2 to boost plant growth.
Physical Transfer
Used when referring to the actual movement of a substance through space, often by machinery.

The plant pumps in coolant to prevent overheating.
Continuous Action
Describes an ongoing or sustained action, not just a one-time event.

We need to keep pumping in fresh oxygen for the patients.
Necessity or Improvement
Suggests adding something essential or to enhance something that already exists.

The greenhouse pumps in extra CO2 to boost plant growth.
Physical Transfer
Used when referring to the actual movement of a substance through space, often by machinery.

The plant pumps in coolant to prevent overheating.
Continuous Action
Describes an ongoing or sustained action, not just a one-time event.

We need to keep pumping in fresh oxygen for the patients.
Necessity or Improvement
Suggests adding something essential or to enhance something that already exists.

The greenhouse pumps in extra CO2 to boost plant growth.
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