prime with



prime something with something

to enable something to start working or functioning with something. Larry primed the pump with a little water, and it began to do its work. We will prime the market for our new product with a free coupon offer.
See also: prime

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Reto-German (Swiss)
DebiDEB-eeEnglish
CandidaKAN-di-də (English)Late Roman, English
Gilbertojeel-BER-to (Italian), heel-BER-to (Spanish)Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Aslanbek-Chechen, Ossetian, Circassian
Muirgheal-Irish