Pronunciation: /dʌmps/
noun a place where waste or garbage is deposited
A1 I took out the trash and threw it in the dumps.
A2 The city has designated areas for people to drop off their yard waste in the dumps.
B1 The environmentalists are concerned about the toxic chemicals leaking from the dumps into the groundwater.
B2 The government is investing in new technology to properly manage and monitor the dumps.
C1 The company was fined for illegally dumping hazardous waste in the dumps.
C2 A comprehensive plan is needed to address the long-term effects of the dumps on the surrounding ecosystem.
verb to dispose of waste or garbage in a careless or hasty manner
A1 She dumps her trash in the bin every day.
A2 He dumps his old clothes at the donation center.
B1 The company dumps its waste in the river, causing pollution.
B2 The government is cracking down on companies that dump toxic chemicals illegally.
C1 The scandal caused the CEO to be fired for dumping company secrets to a competitor.
C2 The whistleblower revealed that the company had been dumping hazardous materials for years.
formal The company is facing legal consequences for improper waste dumps.
informal I heard there are illegal dumps in the forest near our neighborhood.
slang I can't believe he just dumped her over text.
figurative After the breakup, she felt like emotional dumps were weighing her down.
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