tank up

US /tæŋk ˈʌp/

UK /tæŋk ˈʌp/

1.

to fill the fuel tank of a vehicle or aircraft

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We need to tank up before the long drive.

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The pilot decided to tank up at the next airport.

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refuel fill up gas up

2.

to drink a large amount of alcohol

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They went to the pub to tank up before the party.

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He started to tank up as soon as he got home.

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binge drink guzzle imbibe heavily

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