fill-up

[ fil-uhp ]

noun

1. an act or instance of filling up, as a tank with fuel.

fill up

verb

1. tr to complete (a form, application, etc)
2. to make or become completely full

noun

1. the act of filling something completely, esp the petrol tank of a car

Word History and Origins

Origin of fill-up¹

First recorded in 1850–55; noun use of verb phrase fill up

Example Sentences

A fill-up usually takes no more than five or 10 minutes, compared with much longer waits at public EV charging stations.

From Los Angeles Times

It’s also designed to allay fears among potential EV buyers that charging stations are too scarce or that they will have no safe place to wait as their vehicles charge, spending far longer than it takes for a gasoline fill-up.

From Seattle Times

But Barrosa said stations with nicer indoor space, including Wi-Fi and comfortable seating, are intended for a stay that’s longer than a typical gas station fill-up.

From Seattle Times

Most of the gasoline was added recently, but the tank never runs completely dry and so a few molecules from the very first fill-up remain.

From Science Magazine

Young’s usual spot for a fill-up and lottery tickets was closed that day.

From Los Angeles Times

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