Oil And Gas Industry Jargon

noun a covering or seal for something, or the act of reaching the maximum limit

verb the action of covering or sealing something, or reaching the maximum limit

• The government is considering capping the maximum amount of emissions allowed per year.
• I heard they're capping the number of attendees for the event.
• They're capping the prices on those sneakers, so you better grab them now.
• She felt like she was capping her potential by not pursuing higher education.

noun an explosive material consisting of nitroglycerin, typically used in demolition

adjective used to describe something as extremely exciting or impressive

• The construction crew used dynamite to blast through the tough bedrock.
• I heard that movie was dynamite, we should watch it sometime.
• That new restaurant is absolutely dynamite, you have to try their burgers.
• Her performance on stage was dynamite, she really captivated the audience.

noun a substance in a physical state in which it does not resist change of shape and will expand indefinitely to fill any container in which it is placed

• The gas in the atmosphere contributes to the greenhouse effect.
• I need to fill up my car with gas before we head out.
• Let's stop at the gas station and grab some snacks.
• Her words were like gas on the fire, only making the situation worse.

noun a mechanical device used to move fluids or gases by pressure or suction

verb to operate a pump to move fluids or gases

• The mechanic had to repair the malfunctioning pump in the factory.
• I need to pump up my bicycle tires before we go for a ride.
• I saw him at the gym, pumping iron like crazy.
• Her heart began to pump with excitement as she approached the finish line.

noun a system for the detection of objects underwater and for measuring the water's depth by emitting sound pulses and detecting or measuring their return after being reflected

• The navy uses sonar technology to detect submarines underwater.
• I heard they're using sonar to find the lost shipwreck.
• Let's sonar this place before we dive in.
• Her intuition acted like a sonar, picking up on hidden emotions.

noun a small, narrow spade for digging up potatoes or other root vegetables

• The farmer harvested a large crop of spuds from his field.
• Let's make some mashed spuds for dinner tonight.
• I love me some crispy spuds with my steak.
• His brain felt like a mushy spud after studying for hours.

noun the upper side or part of something

adjective located on or pertaining to the upper side or part of something

• The topside of the ship offers a great view of the ocean.
• Let's hang out on the topside of the boat for a better breeze.
• I love chilling on the topside of the yacht, it's so peaceful.
• She always tries to stay on the topside of things, never letting problems get her down.

noun a device for controlling the flow of a liquid or gas through a pipe or passage, especially by opening, closing, or obstructing it

• The valve is an essential component in controlling the flow of fluids in a system.
• Make sure to turn the valve off before you start working on the pipes.
• I can't believe you forgot to close the valve, now we have a leak!
• Learning to manage your emotions is like finding the right valve to release pressure.

verb to pump excessively or beyond what is necessary or recommended

• The engineers had to carefully monitor the water levels to ensure they did not overpump the reservoir.
• Don't overpump the inflatable pool or it might burst.
• Hey, don't overpump the tires on your bike, you'll pop them!
• She felt like she was overpumping her emotions, letting them overflow uncontrollably.

noun the amount by which a container falls short of being full

• The winemaker carefully monitored the ullage in each barrel to ensure proper aging of the wine.
• I noticed there was some ullage in the gas tank, so we should probably fill up soon.
• I can't believe you left the ullage in the fridge, now the milk is spoiled!
• The team's lack of communication created an ullage in their project timeline, causing delays.

noun a person confined indoors, especially as a result of physical or mental disability

adjective confined to one's home or to a limited space or period of time

• The shut-in population has been greatly affected by the pandemic.
• My neighbor is a bit of a shut-in and rarely leaves the house.
• I used to be a shut-in during my college days, just staying in my dorm room all the time.
• Being emotionally shut-in can be just as harmful as being physically shut-in.

adjective in a state of flames or burning

adverb in a state of excitement or activity

• The fire department quickly extinguished the blaze before it could spread aflare.
• The bonfire got a bit out of control and was aflare for a few minutes.
• The party was so lit, the dance floor was aflare with energy.
• Her emotions were aflare as she struggled to contain her anger.