refuel

[ree-fyoo-uhl]

verb (used with object)

refueled, refueling , refuelled, refuelling .

1. to supply again with fuel.

   to refuel an airplane.

verb (used without object)

refueled, refueling , refuelled, refuelling .

1. to take on a fresh supply of fuel.

   The plane refueled at Paris and flew on.

refuel

/ riːˈfjuːəl /

verb

1. to supply or be supplied with fresh fuel

Other Word Forms

• refuelable adjective
• nonrefueling adjective
• nonrefuelling adjective
• unrefueled adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of refuel¹

First recorded in 1805–15; re- + fuel

Example Sentences

The Typhoons will still operate out of RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire and are expected to start flying missions in the coming days, supported by RAF Voyager air-to-air refuelling aircraft.

From BBC

The helicopter was "likely not refuelled at a fuel depot" during the journey to harvest crocodile eggs, and "the pilot did not identify the reducing fuel state", investigators said.

From BBC

Competitors stop every 45 minutes to pull into the pit lane, refuel, and fix damages to the mower - or to the drivers.

From BBC

Company officials said it will be the largest clean hydrogen project with on-site dispensing — meaning pumps where fleets can refuel — in the country.

From Los Angeles Times

The modifications would include installation of advanced security systems, ability to refuel mid-flight, and protection against electromagnetic pulses from nuclear blasts.

From BBC