pump priming
noun
the spending of government funds in commercial enterprises, to stimulate the national economy.
Origin of pump priming
An Americanism dating back to 1935–40
Words nearby pump priming
pump,
pump box,
pump gun,
pump iron,
pump lung,
pump priming,
pump room,
pump up,
pump-action,
pump-and-dump,
pump-oxygenator
Example sentences from the Web for pump priming
A certain amount of Keynesian pump-priming, of the right sort, won't do any harm—but it probably won-t do much good either.
Democrats Are About to Spend, Spend, Spend - But It Won't Help Much |Andrew Neil |October 20, 2008 |DAILY BEASTA certain amount of Keynesian pump-priming, of the right sort, won't do any harm - but it probably won't do much good either.
Democrats Are About to Spend, Spend, Spend - But It Won't Help Much |Andrew Neil |October 20, 2008 |DAILY BEAST
British Dictionary definitions for pump priming
pump priming
noun
the act or process of introducing fluid into a pump to improve the sealing of the pump parts on starting and to expel air from it
US
government expenditure designed to stimulate economic activity in stagnant or depressed areas
another term for deficit financing
Cultural definitions for pump priming
pump priming
Informally, government spending to increase purchasing power and stimulate the economy.