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to plump for
[phrase form: plump]
01
to choose something or someone, often after careful consideration
Dialect
British
BritishTransitive: to plump for an option
Examples
After reviewing the menu, she decided to plump for the vegetarian option.
The hiring manager had to plump for the candidate who demonstrated the most relevant skills for the job.
02
to express support for a person or idea
Dialect
American
AmericanTransitive: to plump for sb/sth
Examples
The team plumped for the idea of a team-building retreat next month.
In the end, they plumped for the more affordable solution.
