tanks up
Gets more fuel
To tank up is to fill a vehicle's fuel tank: We tanked up before the long drive.
Extended to people, it means to drink heavily, often in preparation for something: They tanked up at the bar before the concert.
Someone who has tanked up is full of fuel or alcohol.
- load upFill with cargo
- gasolineRefined petroleum vehicle fuel
- gear upPrepare for activity
- stockpileAccumulated reserve supply
- petrolMotor vehicle fuel
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