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Fuelling: meaning, definitions and examples

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fuelling

 

[ ˈfjuːəlɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

energy source

Fuelling refers to the act of providing fuel to a vehicle, machine, or other types of equipment. It can also mean providing the necessary resources or support for an activity, such as fuelling a debate or fuelling innovation.

Synonyms

energizing, feeding, providing, supplying

Examples of usage

  • They are fuelling the car at the station.
  • The project is fuelling economic growth in the region.
  • This new discovery is fuelling further research.
  • He was fuelling the controversy with his comments.

Translations

Translations of the word "fuelling" in other languages:

🇵🇹 abastecimento

🇮🇳 ईंधन भरना

🇩🇪 Tanken

🇮🇩 pengisian bahan bakar

🇺🇦 заправка

🇵🇱 tankowanie

🇯🇵 燃料補給

🇫🇷 ravitaillement

🇪🇸 reabastecimiento

🇹🇷 yakıt ikmali

🇰🇷 연료 보급

🇸🇦 تزويد الوقود

🇨🇿 tankování

🇸🇰 tankovanie

🇨🇳 加油

🇸🇮 polnjenje goriva

🇮🇸 eldsneyting

🇰🇿 отын құю

🇬🇪 ბენზინის შევსება

🇦🇿 yanacaq doldurma

🇲🇽 abastecimiento de combustible

Etymology

The word 'fuelling' originates from the noun 'fuel', which comes from the Old French 'fueille', meaning 'to serve a purpose' or 'to provide power'. The term has roots in Latin, from the word 'fola', meaning 'to fill'. Over time, 'fuel' evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings, including any material that can be used to produce energy or power. In English, the verb 'to fuel' emerged in the early 20th century, reflecting the growing importance of energy sources during the industrial age. The extension of 'fuel' into metaphorical uses, such as 'fuelling ideas' or 'fuelling discussions', represents the evolving nature of language and how certain words can adapt to new contexts over time.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,709 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.