tank up
The phrase "tank up" is commonly used in North America to describe the act of filling a vehicle's fuel tank and, informally, consuming a large amount of food or drink.
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Definition
B2Transportation
(common, North American)To fill the fuel tank of a vehicle with gasoline or another type of fuel.
Example
- We need to tank up before starting our road trip.
- He stopped at the gas station to tank up.
C1Informal
(slang, North American)To consume a large amount of food or drink, often to prepare for an activity or journey.
Example
- They decided to tank up on snacks before the long hike.
- She tanked up on coffee before the night shift.
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