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auftanken (v.i./t.)
   to fill up (the tank), fuel; refuel, take on (fuel); recharge one’s batteries (fig.); take a refresher (course)

Die NASA hat den Countdown für den Start der Raumfähre "Endeavour" kurzfristig abgebrochen. Grund war ein Leck, das während des Auftankens entdeckt wurde.
At the last minute NASA has stopped the countdown for the space shuttle Endeavour. The reason was a leak discovered during refueling.

Related Words:
das Auftanken taking on fuel, refueling
Benzin auftanken to fill up with gasoline/petrol
Volltanken bitte! Fill 'er up, please! (Fill it up, please!)

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