Pump in

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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.
Visual representation of "pump in" - To pour or flow liquid, gas, or energy into something using a pump or other device.

Often appears as...

  • pump in water
  • pump in air
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Physical Transfer

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

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The plant pumps in coolant to prevent overheating.
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Continuous Action

Describes an ongoing or sustained action, not just a one-time event.

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We need to keep pumping in fresh oxygen for the patients.
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Necessity or Improvement

Suggests adding something essential or to enhance something that already exists.

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The greenhouse pumps in extra CO2 to boost plant growth.
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