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to pump up
[phrase form: pump]
01
to inject air into an object using a tool
Transitive: to pump up an inflatable object
Example
Before the bike ride, he needed to pump up his tires.
The pool floats were deflated, so she decided to pump them up.
02
to increase or enhance something
Transitive: to pump up sth
Example
They decided to pump up the advertising budget to attract more customers.
To keep up with demand, the factory had to pump up production rates.
03
to encourage someone or make them ready for an activity
Transitive: to pump up sb
Example
Before the stage performance, they played a motivational video to pump up the participants.
A quick workout always pumps her up before a long day at work.
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