The act of getting rid of something you don't want or need, often in a careless way.
The illegal dumping of waste is a serious environmental problem.
The company was fined heavily for the dumping of toxic chemicals into the river.
Selling goods in another country at a very low price to damage local businesses.
They accused the country of dumping cheap products on the market.
The government investigated allegations of dumping by foreign steel manufacturers.
dumpingverb
Present participle of dump: To get rid of something unwanted.
He is dumping old newspapers into the recycling bin now.
They are dumping all the responsibility onto the new employee.
Selling products abroad at a price that is lower than the cost at which it is produced.
The country is accused of dumping subsidized grain on world markets.
Critics argue that this company is dumping its products, damaging local industries.
dumpingadjective
Relating to the act of discarding unwanted items.
There was a dumping ground near the old factory.
The city needs to address the issue of illegal dumping sites.
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The word "dumping" in English means: The act of getting rid of something you don't want or need, often in a careless way., Selling goods in another country at a very low price to damage local businesses..
The phonetic transcription of "dumping" is /ˈdʌmpɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈdʌmpɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.
Example usage of "dumping": "The illegal dumping of waste is a serious environmental problem.". More examples on the page.