pump out

The phrase "pump out" is versatile and can describe both the removal of substances using a pump and the rapid production of items.

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Definition

B2Manufacturing

(idiomatic)To produce or supply something in large quantities continuously.

Example

  • The factory pumps out thousands of widgets every day.
  • She can pump out articles faster than anyone else in the office.

B2Engineering

(technical)To remove liquid or gas from a space or container using a pump.

Example

  • The workers pumped out the flooded basement.
  • We need to pump out the excess water from the pool.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "pump out":

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