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refueling

UK
/ˌriːˈfjʊəlɪŋ/
US
/ˌriˈfjulɪŋ/

Translations

refuelinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˌriːˈfjʊəlɪŋ/
US
/ˌriˈfjuəlɪŋ/
Used attributively (e.g., "refueling tanker"), functions as present-participle adjective.
Synonyms
refuelling
fueling
fueling up
replenishing fuel
resupplying fuel
topping up
recharging
refuelingnoun
refuelings
pl
The plane made a stop for refueling.
Самолет сделал остановку для заправки.
The mission required an aerial refueling.
Миссия требовала воздушной дозаправки.
Additional translations
пополнение топливом
заполнение топливом
Synonyms
replenishment
resupply
refilling
restocking
recharging
refuelverb

refueling

Gerund

refueled
Past Simple
refueled
Past Participle
refueling
Gerund
UK
/ˌriːˈfjʊəl/
US
/ˌriˈfjul/
The plane needs to refuel before the next flight.
Самолёту нужно заправляться перед следующим рейсом.
Additional translations
восполнять
пополнять
Synonyms
replenish
resupply
reload
top up
refill
Antonyms
drain
deplete
empty

Definitions

refuelinggerund / present participle
Intended for or relating to the supply of fuel to a vehicle, aircraft, or machine.
The base operates several refueling trucks for aircraft on the runway.
refuelingnoun
The act of supplying a vehicle, aircraft, or other machine with fuel.
The plane made a quick stop for refueling before continuing its journey.
The process of replenishing energy or resources, often used metaphorically.
After a long week, a weekend getaway was just the refueling she needed.
refuelverb
To supply a vehicle or aircraft with more fuel.
The plane landed to refuel before continuing its journey.
To replenish energy or strength.
After a long day of hiking, we stopped to refuel with a hearty meal.
To take on fuel, especially of a vehicle or aircraft, often used intransitively
The helicopter refueled mid-air before returning to base.
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