Definitions

1. noun

the act or process of drawing in and holding something close to a surface by means of a partial vacuum or a pressure difference, typically using a pump or a fan.

“The vacuum cleaner uses suction to pick up dirt and dust from the floor.”

2. noun

a force or action that draws or pulls something towards something else, especially something that is not visible or tangible.

“Gravity is an example of a general suction that affects everything with mass.”

3. verb

to create or use a partial vacuum or a pressure difference in order to draw in and hold something close to a surface.

“The pump will suction the water from the pool into the filtration system.”