Load up on Meaning in English
expression
ˈɫoʊd/ /ˈəp/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
LOHD-uhp-awn
lˈəʊd/ /ˈʌp/ /ˈɒn
LUHD-up-on
Definition
To fill up with or get a lot of something, especially supplies, food, or resources, often in preparation for something.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and often used with food, groceries, or needed items: "load up on snacks," "load up on supplies." Implies getting more than usual, often before an event. Do not confuse with "load" (to put into a vehicle).
Spanish: abastecerse de - cargarse dePortuguese (BR): abastecer-se de - encher-se dePortuguese (PT): abastecer-se de - encher-se deChinese (Simplified): 囤积 - 大量购买 - 大量摄取Chinese (Traditional): 囤積 - 大量購買 - 大量攝取Hindi: भंडार करना - भर लेनाArabic: يخزن بكميات كبيرة - يكثر منBengali: আগে থেকে মজুত করা - বেশি করে নেওয়াRussian: запастись - набратьJapanese: たくさん手に入れる - 買い込むVietnamese: dự trữ thật nhiều - tích trữKorean: 잔뜩 사다 - 많이 챙기다Turkish: bolca stok yapmak - fazlasını almakUrdu: ذخیرہ کرنا - زیادہ لیناIndonesian: menimbun - membeli banyak
Example Sentences
She always loads up on fruit at the market.
basic
Before a storm, people load up on bottled water.
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Athletes often load up on carbohydrates before a big game.
basic
Don't forget to load up on sunscreen before going to the beach!
natural
With prices rising, it's smart to load up on essentials now.
natural
Every time I visit my grandma, she tells me to load up on homemade cookies.
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