gum up

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Verb gum up has 1 sense

gum up - stick together as if with gum; "the inside of the pipe has gummed up"
--₁ is one way to clog, choke off, clog up, back up, congest, choke, foul
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Gum Up

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Verb (Transitive): To clog or obstruct a mechanism or system, causing it to function improperly or cease working altogether.
Example: The sticky residue from the soda gummed up the vending machine, preventing the cans from dispensing.

Verb (Intransitive): To become clogged or obstructed, resulting in the malfunctioning or cessation of a mechanism or system.
Example: The engine gummed up due to the poor quality of the oil used.

Phrase: gum up the works (Informal) - To impede the progress or smooth operation of something, typically through interference or obstruction.
Example: The frequent power outages gummed up the works of the manufacturing plant, causing delays in production.

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