Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pump-out
verb
/pʌmp aʊt/
Definition
The act of removing liquid from a vessel by pumping it out.
Examples
- The team had to pump out the flooded basement after the heavy rain.
- Before the next shipment, they’ll pump out the old fuel from the tanks.
- We need to pump out the sewage to keep the system running smoothly.
Meaning
Pump-out refers to the process of extracting liquid, usually wastewater or fuel, from a container or system using a pump. It can apply to various contexts, such as sewage management, fuel storage, or industrial applications.
Synonyms
- remove
- extract
- drain
- empty
