Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
gum-up
verb
/ɡʌm ʌp/
Definition
To cause a machine or process to become clogged or inoperable due to the accumulation of material.
Examples
- The paper was gum-up in the printer, causing it to jam repeatedly.
- If you don’t clean the machinery regularly, grease may gum-up the works.
- A lack of maintenance can gum-up the efficiency of any equipment.
Meaning
To obstruct or hinder the normal functioning of something, particularly devices or systems.
Synonyms
- clog
- jam
- obstruct
- block
- hinder
