Tank up

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verb

To fill the tank of a vehicle with fuel.

Before our long road trip, we had to tank up the car.
Visual representation of "tank up" - To fill the tank of a vehicle with fuel

Often appears as...

  • tank up before the trip
  • tank up the car
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Visual representation of "tank up"
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Prepare for Journeys

Used when intending to ensure sufficient fuel for travel without stops.

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Let's tank up now so we won't have to stop later.
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Not Just Cars

Can apply to any vehicle with a fuel tank, not only cars.

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We need to tank up the boat before we set sail.
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Full Capacity

Implies filling the fuel tank to its maximum capacity.

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I always tank up my motorcycle before a long ride.
Visual representation of the word "Tank up"

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