pumped

• Informelles Adjektiv, das einen Zustand starker Aufregung, Begeisterung oder moralischer Bereitschaft für etwas beschreibt.

An informal adjective used to describe a state of being very excited, enthusiastic, or mentally prepared for something.

1. Excited and enthusiasticB2informalamerican

   Feeling a surge of excitement, energy, and eagerness, often from anticipation or adrenaline.

   Begeistert und aufgeregt

   • The team was pumped for the championship game.
   • She felt pumped after listening to the motivational speech.
   • He was so pumped about the concert that he couldn't sit still.

   Synonymeeagerenthusiasticexcitedpumped upthrilled

   Antonymeapatheticcalmindifferentnonchalantunenthusiasticunexcited

• Verb, das die Bewegung einer Flüssigkeit oder eines Gases in eine bestimmte Richtung bezeichnet, oder eine energische Auf- und Ab- bzw. Hin- und Herbewegung von etwas.

A verb used to indicate the act of forcing a liquid or gas to move in a particular direction, or to move something up and down or in and out vigorously.

1. Move fluid or gasB1formal

   To force a liquid or gas to move in a particular direction using a pump.

   Pumpen

   • The heart pumps blood throughout the body.
   • They pumped water from the well into the tank.
   • The machine pumps air into the tires.

   Synonymedeliverdrawdriveforceinjectpropelpushsendsiphontransfer

2. Move up and downB1informal

   To move something up and down or in and out repeatedly.

   Auf und ab bewegen

   • He pumped his fist in the air in celebration.
   • She pumped the handle of the old water pump.
   • The runner pumped his arms as he sprinted.

   Synonymebobbouncejigglejounceoscillatepulsethrob

3. Fill or inflateA2informal

   To fill something with air or gas using a pump.

   Aufpumpen

   • I need to pump up the bicycle tires.
   • He pumped the basketball until it was fully inflated.
   • She pumped air into the inflatable mattress.

   Synonymeblow upfillinflatepuff up

   Antonymedeflateemptyevacuate

4. Extract informationB2informal

   To try to get information from someone by persistent questioning.

   Ausfragen

   • The journalist pumped the politician for details about the scandal.
   • He tried to pump his friend for information about the surprise party.
   • She pumped the witness for every detail of the accident.

   Synonymecatechizecross examinegrillinterrogateprobequestionquiz