fill-up
Americannoun
verb
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(tr) to complete (a form, application, etc)
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to make or become completely full
noun
Etymology
Origin of fill-up
First recorded in 1850–55; noun use of verb phrase fill up
Example Sentences
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“In summary, a total of 440 miles were driven since the last fill-up on January 4, 2022,” he wrote.
From Los Angeles Times
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
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