pump priming

Noun

Meaning

spending money raised by borrowing; used by governments to stimulate their economy

introducing water into a pump to improve the seal and start the water flowing

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

deficit spending compensatory spending

Hypernyms

care maintenance spending outlay disbursement upkeep

Examples

Aside from pump priming our economy, we would be bringing down the cost of transportation and opening up those areas of our country which have not been developed. Francis Escudero

Close letter words and terms

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