Driving

Fill up

fɪl ʌp

phrasal verb

What does Fill up mean?

To fully fuel your car.

Example sentence

"I filled up before the road trip."

American usage tip

'Fill it up, regular' if an attendant asks.

Related Driving words

Detour
An alternate route around a closed road.
Parallel parking
Parking between two cars along a curb.
Lane
A marked strip of road for one line of cars.
Trunk
The rear storage space of a car.
Interstate
A federal highway crossing states.
Tow
To haul away a vehicle.
Regular
Standard 87-octane gasoline.
Pull over
To stop your car at the side of the road.

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