dump

/dˈʌmp/

/ˈdəmp/

Dump

a place where unwanted waste or garbage is disposed of

synonyms : dumpsite

a place where supplies can be stored

(computer science) a copy of the contents of a computer storage device; sometimes used in debugging programs

a coarse term for defecation

synonyms : shit

to dump

MAIN VERB

to get rid of waste material, particularly in an unorganized manner

to end a relationship that one was romantically involved in, often in a way that is unexpected or unfair

synonyms : ditch

knock down with force

synonyms : coldcock

drop (stuff) in a heap or mass

fall abruptly

synonyms : plunge

sell at artificially low prices

synonyms : underprice

Examples

1. Poor Colin has a face like a wet weekend because his girlfriend dumped him.

2. Even if everything seems in the dumps right now, I promise there are at least some things going well.

3. Alex has been down in the dumps since he failed his exam.

4. The storm could dump 30 inches of rain and trigger floods and landslides.