Fuelling Meaning in English
word · lemma: fuel
ˈfjuɫɪŋ
FYOO-ling
fjˈuːəlɪŋ
FYOO-uh-ling
Definition
Supplying something (like a vehicle or machine) with fuel, or providing energy, support, or motivation for an action or feeling.
Usage & Nuances
Used both literally (giving fuel to vehicles, machines) and figuratively (increasing or encouraging something, like 'fuelling anger'). Common in news, technical, and business contexts. The spelling 'fuelling' is British; US uses 'fueling'.
Spanish: abasteciendo - alimentando (figurado)Portuguese (BR): abastecendo - alimentando (figurado)Portuguese (PT): abastecendo - alimentando (figurado)Chinese (Simplified): 加油 - 激发 (比喻)Chinese (Traditional): 加油 - 激發 (比喻)Hindi: ईंधन भरना - उकसाना (आर्थिक/भावनात्मक तौर पर)Arabic: تزود بالوقود - تغذية (مجازي)Bengali: জ্বালানি প্রদান - উৎসাহিত করাRussian: заправка - подпитывание - разжигание (переносное)Japanese: 燃料を補給する - 励ます（比喩）Vietnamese: cung cấp nhiên liệu - thúc đẩy (nghĩa bóng)Korean: 연료를 공급하다 - 자극하다(비유)Turkish: yakıt sağlama - teşvik etme (mecazi)Urdu: ایندھن بھرنا - تحریک دیناIndonesian: mengisi bahan bakar - memicu (kiasan)
Example Sentences
The mechanic is fuelling the car.
basic
She is fuelling the generator before the storm.
basic
They are fuelling the rocket for takeoff.
basic
Rising prices are fuelling public anger.
natural
Social media is fuelling rumors about the celebrity.
natural
Negativity online is fuelling anxiety among teenagers.
natural