fill up
phrasal verb
Pronunciation: /fɪl ʌp/
Definition
Make a container or space completely full.
Examples
She needs to fill up the water bottles before we go hiking.
The mechanic will fill up the oil reservoir during the routine service.
I usually fill up the bird feeder every Sunday morning.
How to Use fill up
- fill up with (prepositional phrase)
- To become full using a specific substance. — "The bucket started to fill up with rainwater."
- fill up on (prepositional phrase)
- To consume a large amount of something, usually food. — "I filled up on popcorn and couldn't finish my dinner."
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