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dumping

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Pronunciation: US /ˈdʌmpɪŋ/

dumping means: The act of leaving unwanted things, especially rubbish, somewhere to get rid of them.

noun

DISCARDING WASTEB2

The act of leaving unwanted things, especially rubbish, somewhere to get rid of them.

  • Illegal dumping damaged the river.
  • The sign says no dumping.
  • Residents complained about the dumping of old furniture.

Similar words: disposal

Common phrases: illegal dumping, waste dumping, no dumping

UNDERPRICED EXPORTSC1

Selling goods abroad at unusually low prices, sometimes below their cost, to beat other sellers.

  • The company was accused of dumping.
  • Cheap steel imports led to a dumping investigation.
  • These duties aim to prevent dumping in our market.

Common phrases: dumping charges, dumping of goods, prevent dumping

Questions about dumping

What does dumping mean?

The act of leaving unwanted things, especially rubbish, somewhere to get rid of them.

What is dumping in other languages?

Türkçe: atık dökme · Español: vertido · Français: déversement · Deutsch: Abladen · Italiano: scarico · 日本語: 投棄

How do you pronounce dumping?

It is pronounced /ˈdʌmpɪŋ/.

How do you use dumping in a sentence?

Illegal dumping damaged the river. The sign says no dumping.

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