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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
To start the game, they had to pump up the soccer ball first.
Before the bike ride, he needed to pump up his tires.
02
to increase or enhance something
Transitive: to pump up sth
Example
To keep up with demand, the factory had to pump up production rates.
Due to the positive response from users, the app developers decided to pump up the features in the next update.
They decided to pump up the advertising budget to attract more customers.
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.
Example
To start the game, they had to pump up the soccer ball first.
Before the bike ride, he needed to pump up his tires.
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