B1verbenvironmentrelationships
US/dʌmp/
UK/dʌmp/
to get rid of something by leaving it somewhere, often in a careless or illegal way
In context
Someone dumped old furniture beside the river last night.
The factory was fined for dumping waste into the lake.
She dumped her bag on the sofa and went to the kitchen.
Words that go with dump
verb + noun
- dump wasteCompanies must not dump waste in the sea.
- dump garbagePeople dump garbage on empty land.
- dump toxic wasteThe firm illegally dumped toxic waste.
- dump a boyfriendShe dumped her boyfriend by text message.
verb + preposition
- dump intoThey dumped the sand into a large pile.
verb + adverb
- dump illegallyTrash is often dumped illegally near the road.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
Do not dump the trash to the river.Correct: Do not dump the trash in the river.