Refilling: meaning, definitions and examples
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refilling
[ riːˈfɪlɪŋ ]
gas station
The act of filling up a container again with a substance, typically referring to refilling a gas tank at a gas station.
Synonyms
recharge, replenishment, top up
Examples of usage
- The refilling of the car's gas tank took only a few minutes.
- I need to stop at the gas station for a quick refilling.
water bottle
To fill something again after it has been emptied, often used in the context of refilling a water bottle with water.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Don't forget to refill your water bottle before heading out.
- She refilled her water bottle at the water fountain.
Translations
Translations of the word "refilling" in other languages:
🇵🇹 reabastecimento
🇮🇳 पुनः भरना
🇩🇪 Nachfüllung
🇮🇩 pengisian kembali
🇺🇦 дозаправка
🇵🇱 uzupełnienie
🇯🇵 再充填
🇫🇷 remplissage
🇪🇸 relleno
🇹🇷 yenileme
🇰🇷 재충전
🇸🇦 إعادة تعبئة
🇨🇿 doplnění
🇸🇰 dopĺňanie
🇨🇳 重新填充
🇸🇮 ponovno polnjenje
🇮🇸 afturfylling
🇰🇿 қайта толтыру
🇬🇪 გაახლებელი
🇦🇿 yenidən doldurma
🇲🇽 relleno
Etymology
The word 'refilling' is a combination of the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' and the verb 'fill', which originates from Old English 'fyllan'. The concept of refilling has been a common practice throughout history, from refilling food and drink containers to refilling fuel tanks. With the emphasis on sustainability and environmental consciousness, refilling has gained importance in reducing waste and promoting reuse.
See also: fill, filled, filler, filling, overfill, refill, unfilled.