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refueling

[/riːˈfjuːəlɪŋ/]
noun/gerund
reabastecimento
1. The process of adding fuel to a vehicle, aircraft, or vessel
The plane required refueling before the long-distance flight.
O avião precisava de reabastecimento antes do voo de longa distância.
2. A stop or station where fuel is supplied
The refueling took only fifteen minutes at the service station.
O reabastecimento levou apenas quinze minutos no posto de serviço.
3. The act of replenishing energy or resources metaphorically
Taking a vacation is a good way to enjoy some refueling for your mind and body.
Tirar férias é uma boa forma de reabastecer sua mente e corpo.
Synonyms
fuelingreplenishmentfilling uprecharge
Antonyms
depletiondraining

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
reabastecimento
Most common term in Brazil
São Paulo
abastecimento
Shortened form sometimes used
Portugal
reabastecimento
Standard term in European Portuguese
General
enchimento de combustível
More literal/technical alternative

Related Idioms & Phrases

refueling station
refueling stop
in-flight refueling
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