refuel
word
Definition
To fill something, especially a vehicle or machine, with more fuel. Sometimes used figuratively to mean gaining more energy or motivation.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used for vehicles, planes, machinery, but also in a metaphorical sense ('refuel with coffee'). In American English, 'refuel' is slightly more technical/formal than 'fill up'. Used with or without an object ('refuel the car' or simply 'refuel').
Spanish: repostarPortuguese (BR): abastecerPortuguese (PT): abastecerChinese (Simplified): 加油 - 补充能量Chinese (Traditional): 加油 - 補充能量Hindi: ईंधन भरनाArabic: تزود بالوقودBengali: ইন্ধন নেওয়া - পুনরায় শক্তি নেওয়াRussian: заправляться - заправитьJapanese: 燃料を補給する - エネルギーを補給するVietnamese: đổ nhiên liệu - nạp năng lượngKorean: 연료를 보충하다 - 에너지를 보충하다Turkish: yakıt almak - enerji toplamakUrdu: ایندھن دوبارہ بھرنا - توانائی بحال کرناIndonesian: mengisi bahan bakar - mengisi energi
Example Sentences
The car needs to refuel soon.
basic
We stopped to refuel at the gas station.
basic
Planes have to refuel before long trips.
basic
Let’s grab some coffee to refuel before the meeting.
natural
After running five miles, I need to refuel with a snack.
natural
We’ll refuel at the next stop and keep going.
natural