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Dumping Moderate

Dumping has 3 different meanings across 1 category:

Noun

Definitions
Noun
1

selling goods abroad at a price below that charged in the domestic market

"The international trade commission launched an investigation into foreign steel manufacturers accused of dumping their products by selling them overseas at prices far lower than those in their home country."

2

The disposal of something no longer needed, or of no value.

"The old factory decided to dump their entire stockpile of broken machinery into a nearby valley."

In plain English: Dumping is when someone throws away unwanted things quickly without caring about them first.

"The city is investigating complaints about illegal dumping in the local park."

Usage: While often used casually to describe discarding unwanted items, the term carries negative connotations of irresponsibility when referring to relationships or environmental pollution. Avoid using it in formal contexts where neutral terms like "disposal" or "abandonment" are preferred.

Verb
1

present participle of dump

"The factory was fined for illegally dumping toxic waste into the river."

In plain English: To dump someone means to end your relationship with them suddenly and without giving much of an explanation.

"He was caught dumping his trash in the neighbor's yard instead of taking it to the bin."

Example Sentences
"The city is investigating complaints about illegal dumping in the local park." noun
"The city officials are worried about illegal dumping in the neighborhood park." noun
"He tried to hide his old furniture before anyone noticed the dumping at the curb." noun
"There is too much food dumping happening when restaurants throw away leftovers every night." noun
"He was caught dumping his trash in the neighbor's yard instead of taking it to the bin." verb
Related Terms
Broader Terms (hypernyms)
selling
Rhyming Words
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