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to pump
01
pompare
to make gas or liquid move in a certain direction using a mechanical action
Transitive: to pump a gas or liquid somewhere
Esempi
He had to pump air into the bicycle tires to ensure a smooth ride.
Dovette pompare aria nelle gomme della bicicletta per assicurare una corsa fluida.
The gas station attendant helped pump fuel into the car's tank.
L'addetto alla stazione di servizio ha aiutato a pompare carburante nel serbatoio dell'auto.
02
iniettare, pompare
to infuse or inject something, such as energy, resources, or vitality, into a system, environment, or situation
Transitive: to pump energy or resources into an activity or system
Esempi
The government decided to pump billions of dollars into the healthcare system to improve access to medical services.
Il governo ha deciso di pompare miliardi di dollari nel sistema sanitario per migliorare l'accesso ai servizi medici.
The company pumped significant funds into research and development to innovate new products.
L'azienda ha pompato fondi significativi nella ricerca e sviluppo per innovare nuovi prodotti.
03
interrogare, pressionare
to interrogate someone persistently or forcefully to obtain information
Transitive: to pump sb for information
Esempi
He pumped his friend for information about the surprise party.
Ha pressionato il suo amico per ottenere informazioni sulla festa a sorpresa.
She pumped her children for details about their day at school.
Ha interrogato i suoi figli per ottenere dettagli sulla loro giornata a scuola.
04
pompare, fluire in modo pulsante
to move or flow in a pulsating or irregular manner, with interruptions or fluctuations in the flow
Intransitive
Esempi
The oil pumped slowly from the ground as the drilling rig continued its operation.
Il petrolio pompava lentamente dal terreno mentre la piattaforma di perforazione continuava la sua operazione.
The lava pumped slowly from the volcano's crater, flowing down its slopes.
La lava pompava lentamente dal cratere del vulcano, scendendo lungo i suoi pendii.
05
pompare, azionare
to apply forceful or repetitive upward and downward motions
Transitive: to pump a lever
Esempi
She pumped the handle of the well to draw water to the surface.
Lei pompò la manovella del pozzo per portare l'acqua in superficie.
He pumped the bicycle pedals to gain speed while riding uphill.
Lui pompò i pedali della bicicletta per guadagnare velocità mentre saliva la collina.
06
pompare, essere al massimo
(surfing) waves that are consistently strong, powerful, and ideal for surfing
Informal
SpecializedEsempi
The waves are absolutely pumping today — let ’s hit the water!
Le onde sono assolutamente potenti oggi—andiamo in acqua!
You know it ’s a good session when the swell keeps pumping like this.
Sai che è una buona sessione quando il mare continua a pompare così.
Pump
01
pantofola
an open and flat women's shoe, similar to a ballerina's shoe, usually worn for dancing or exercising
Dialect
British
British
Esempi
She wore pumps to the dance class.
Indossava ballerine alla lezione di danza.
Pumps are comfortable for light exercise and casual outings.
Le ballerine sono comode per un esercizio leggero e uscite informali.
02
the hollow muscular organ that rhythmically contracts to circulate blood through the body
Esempi
A defective pump can lead to serious health issues.
Exercise strengthens the pump.
03
a lightweight, low-cut athletic shoe, typically made of canvas with a rubber sole
Dialect
American
American
Esempi
Children wore red canvas pumps for gym class.
She slipped on her pumps before heading to practice.
04
pompa
a mechanical device or machine that is used to move fluids or gases from one place to another by creating a flow or pressure
Esempi
The water pump in the car engine ensures that coolant circulates to prevent overheating.
La pompa dell'acqua nel motore dell'auto assicura che il refrigerante circoli per prevenire il surriscaldamento.
Industrial processes often rely on pumps to transfer liquids from one part of the production line to another.
I processi industriali spesso si affidano a pompe per trasferire i liquidi da una parte della linea di produzione a un'altra.
05
a type of shoe, often with a low-cut upper that does not cover the ankle, designed for comfort, sometimes worn as a high heel
DialectAmerican
AmericanEsempi
She bought a pair of black leather pumps for the office.
Evening pumps often feature a modest heel.
06
pompa muscolare, congestione muscolare
the temporary swelling and firmness of muscles during or after weight training
SlangEsempi
I always chase the pump during arm day.
Cerco sempre il pompaggio durante il giorno delle braccia.
That workout gave me an insane chest pump.
Quell'allenamento mi ha dato una pompa pettorale pazzesca.
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