pump
pump
pʌmp
pamp
British pronunciation
/pʌmp/

Definitie en betekenis van "pump"in het Engels

to pump
01

pompen, verplaatsen

to make gas or liquid move in a certain direction using a mechanical action
Transitive: to pump a gas or liquid somewhere
to pump definition and meaning
example
Voorbeelden
The gas station attendant helped pump fuel into the car's tank.
De tankstationmedewerker hielp met het pompen van brandstof in de tank van de auto.
02

injecteren, pompen

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
example
Voorbeelden
She pumped her energy and enthusiasm into the project, motivating her team to achieve ambitious goals.
Ze pompte haar energie en enthousiasme in het project en motiveerde haar team om ambitieuze doelen te bereiken.
03

verhoren, onder druk zetten

to interrogate someone persistently or forcefully to obtain information
Transitive: to pump sb for information
example
Voorbeelden
The investigator pumped the witness for every detail of the crime scene.
De onderzoeker verhoorde de getuige voor elk detail van de plaats delict.
04

pompen, onregelmatig stromen

to move or flow in a pulsating or irregular manner, with interruptions or fluctuations in the flow
Intransitive
example
Voorbeelden
As the heart relaxed, blood pumped into its chambers, preparing for the next contraction.
Terwijl het hart ontspande, werd bloed gepompt in zijn kamers, zich voorbereidend op de volgende samentrekking.
05

pompen, op en neer bewegen

to apply forceful or repetitive upward and downward motions
Transitive: to pump a lever
example
Voorbeelden
The firefighter pumped the handle of the fire extinguisher to release the foam.
De brandweerman pompte de hendel van de brandblusser om het schuim vrij te geven.
06

pompen, op volle toeren draaien

(surfing) waves that are consistently strong, powerful, and ideal for surfing
InformalInformal
SpecializedSpecialized
example
Voorbeelden
We checked the surf report, and it said the waves would be pumping all weekend.
We hebben het surfrapport gecontroleerd en er stond in dat de golven het hele weekend sterk zouden zijn.
01

balletschoen, dansschoen

an open and flat women's shoe, similar to a ballerina's shoe, usually worn for dancing or exercising
Dialectbritish flagBritish
pump definition and meaning
example
Voorbeelden
The shop offers pumps in various colors and styles.
De winkel biedt balletschoenen aan in verschillende kleuren en stijlen.
02

the hollow muscular organ that rhythmically contracts to circulate blood through the body

pump definition and meaning
example
Voorbeelden
The doctor listened to the pump to check for irregularities.
03

a lightweight, low-cut athletic shoe, typically made of canvas with a rubber sole

Dialectamerican flagAmerican
plimsollbritish flagBritish
pump definition and meaning
example
Voorbeelden
Pumps are easy to clean and ideal for casual activities.
04

pomp, mechanische pomp

a mechanical device or machine that is used to move fluids or gases from one place to another by creating a flow or pressure
example
Voorbeelden
Oil drilling operations use sophisticated pumps to bring crude oil to the surface from underground reservoirs.
Oliebooroperaties gebruiken geavanceerde pompen om ruwe olie naar de oppervlakte te brengen vanuit ondergrondse reservoirs.
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 flagAmerican
court shoebritish flagBritish
example
Voorbeelden
Comfortable pumps are essential for long workdays.
06

spierpomp, spierzwelling

the temporary swelling and firmness of muscles during or after weight training
SlangSlang
example
Voorbeelden
He hits a few extra curls just to get the pump before heading out.
Hij doet een paar extra krullen alleen maar om de pump te krijgen voordat hij weggaat.
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