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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
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.
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.
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.
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.
06
pompare, essere al massimo
(surfing) waves that are consistently strong, powerful, and ideal for surfing
Informal
SpecializedEsempi
Nothing beats the thrill of surfing when the ocean is really pumping.
Niente batte l'emozione del surf quando l'oceano è davvero pompante.
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
These pumps are ideal for dancing because of their flexible soles.
Queste pumps sono ideali per ballare grazie alle loro suole flessibili.
02
the hollow muscular organ that rhythmically contracts to circulate blood through the body
Esempi
The body relies on the pump to deliver oxygen efficiently.
03
a lightweight, low-cut athletic shoe, typically made of canvas with a rubber sole
Dialect
American
American
Esempi
He preferred canvas pumps for comfort.
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
Sewage treatment plants employ pumps to transport wastewater for processing and treatment.
Gli impianti di trattamento delle acque reflue impiegano pompe per trasportare le acque reflue per la lavorazione e il trattamento.
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
The designer displayed elegant pumps at the show.
06
pompa muscolare, congestione muscolare
the temporary swelling and firmness of muscles during or after weight training
SlangEsempi
Bodybuilders love showing off when the pump is at its peak.
I bodybuilder adorano mettersi in mostra quando la pompa è al suo apice.
Albero Lessicale
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