dump

dump · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    To deposit or dispose of garbage or unwanted material.

  2. 2.

    To put down or drop something carelessly.

  3. 3.

    (Informal) To end a romantic relationship abruptly.

  4. 4.

    (Computing) To copy data to a different location or format.

  5. 5.

    To sell goods cheaply, especially abroad.

  6. 6.

    A site for depositing garbage or refuse.

  7. 7.

    (Informal) A dirty or unpleasant place.

  8. 8.

    (Informal, usually plural) A depressed state of mind.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    down in the dumps — Feeling sad or depressed
  • •
    take a dump — To defecate (vulgar)
  • •
    dump on someone — To criticize or burden someone unfairly
  • •
    data dump — A large transfer of information

Related words

Antonyms: collect, keep, retain
See also: discard, dispose, landfill
Synonyms: abandon, discard, drop, throw away

Etymology

From Scandinavian origin, possibly from Norwegian dumpa ("to fall with a thump").