refuel
pronunciation
How to pronounce refuel in British English:
UK [ˌri:ˈfju:əl]
How to pronounce refuel in American English:
US [riˈfjuəl]
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- Verb:
- provide with additional fuel, as of aircraft, ships, and cars
- take on more fuel, as of a plane, ship, or car
Word Origin
- refuel (v.)
- also re-fuel, 1811, from re- "again" + fuel (v.). Originally in a spiritual sense. Related: Refueled; refuelling.
Example
- 1. And today , the u.s. uses mixed military and commercial ships to refuel at sea , holmes says .
- 2. The pit lane will now remain open throughout any safety-car period , allowing drivers to refuel without penalty .
- 3. U.s. navy ships routinely dock in haifa , air force planes refuel at israeli bases , and the marines will soon use an israeli laser to pinpoint targets .
- 4. France has begun to tap its industrial stocks , and fuel supplies to the main paris airports have been resumed after a stoppage , although pilots were advised to refuel abroad where possible .
- 5. It requires a commitment to refuel and restore your vitality .