2fuel verb
fuels; US fueled or British fuelled; US fuel·ing or British fuel·ling 1 a [+ obj] : to supply (something) with fuel
▪ The airplanes were fueled in midair.
b [no obj] : to take in fuel
▪ The airplanes fueled (up) in midair. 2 [+ obj] a : to give support or strength to (something)
▪ The criticism she has faced has only fueled her determination to succeed.
b : to provide the necessary conditions for (something)
▪ Inflation was fueled by high prices. ▪ The strong economy has fueled the construction of new homes.
▪ The airplanes were fueled in midair.
b [no obj] : to take in fuel
▪ The airplanes fueled (up) in midair.
▪ The criticism she has faced has only fueled her determination to succeed.
b : to provide the necessary conditions for (something)
▪ Inflation was fueled by high prices. ▪ The strong economy has fueled the construction of new homes.
fuel up [phrasal verb]
: to put fuel into a car, airplane, etc.
▪ They fueled up for their long journey home.
▪ They fueled up for their long journey home.
