Phrasal Verb - Pumping Up
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.Definition
To encourage, motivate, or excite someone or something, often by speaking or acting in a enthusiastic and energetic way, or to make something larger or more impressive by adding more substance or energy. This phrasal verb can also refer to the act of inflating something with a pump.
Examples
| No. | Example |
|---|---|
| 1 | Let's pump up the crowd before the game starts. |
| 2 | He tried to pump up his teammates before the big match. |
| 3 | The teacher pumped up the students before the exam. |
| 4 | She pumped up her bike tires before the long ride. |
| 5 | The inflatable beach ball was pumped up to its full size. |
| 6 | Let's pump up the music and have a dance party! |
| 7 | He pumped up his speech to inspire the audience. |
| 8 | They pumped up the tires of their car before the road trip. |
| 9 | The coach pumped up his players before the championship game. |
| 10 | She pumped up her resume before sending it to potential employers. |