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The disposal of something no longer needed, or of no value
“The dumping of old furniture in the alley behind the apartment complex was a common occurrence.”
The Formal act of putting an end to
Toxic, discarded materials imperiling environment due to dumping, poisoning, and polluting
The buildup or accretion of matter
The act of exchanging of goods or property for an agreed sum of money
Present participle for to throw away (something unwanted or useless)
“I was furious when my neighbor decided to dump his rubbish in my garden.”
Present participle for to place or drop something somewhere, typically abruptly or forcefully
“Only when he was out of sight did she close the door and dump her bag on the end of the bed.”
Present participle for to unload or empty out (from a container)
“The airplane was equipped with a valve by means of which the pilot could dump fuel from the main gasoline tank.”
Present participle for to discharge (from a container or opening)
“This funnel allows you to dump gas into your tank from a five-gallon can as fast as it will pour out of the can.”
Present participle for to abandon or leave (someone or something) behind
“Liz has decided to dump her child in the hands of her brother while she chases her dreams of becoming a star in Hollywood.”
Present participle for to leave or end a (typically intimate) relationship
“It's really embarrassing, and I'm afraid my girlfriend will dump me if I keep this up.”
Present participle for to put an end to, especially formally
Present participle for to refuse to have anything to do with (anymore)
Present participle for to emit or discharge from a container, space, or one's body
Present participle for to decrease rapidly in value or amount
Present participle for to pass or transfer from one person or entity to another
Present participle for to move or jolt around unsteadily or abruptly
Present participle for to fall to the ground, especially in large quantities
Present participle for to cause to be empty or vacant
Present participle for to burden, encumber, or load someone or something with a weighty responsibility or task
Present participle for to use or expend carelessly, extravagantly, or to no purpose
Present participle for to throw or hurl something
Present participle for to dismiss from a job or position
Present participle for to sell all of one's holdings of an asset or commodity
Present participle for to impose an unwelcome or unnecessary person or thing on
Present participle for to move or transfer something from one place to another, typically via trade
Present participle for to mock or express scorn at something or someone
Present participle for to amass or accumulate something into a mass or heap
Present participle for to leave, flee or escape from a place
Present participle for to produce literature, typically in large quantities
Present participle for to dishearten or demoralize one's spirit
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