pump (something) out of (something)

pump (something) out of (something)

To extract something out of something or some place by using a pump or suction. We were pumping water out of the basement for days after the storm. We had to pump the poisonous fumes out of the building.

See also: of, out, pump

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pump something out of someone or something

 and pump something out

to remove something from someone or something by force or suction. The doctors pumped the poison out of her stomach. They pumped out the poison.

See also: of, out, pump

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