tank something up Definition

tank
noun

1. A large container for holding, storing or transporting liquids or gas.

Thesaurus: container, cistern, basin, reservoir, vat, aquarium.
2. A tankful.
3. A heavy steel-covered vehicle armed with guns which moves on Caterpillar tracks.

verb tanked, tanking

1. To put or store something in a tank.
2. slang
To defeat or thrash.
intr
3. To move like a tank, especially quickly and heavily.

Etymology: 17c: from Gujurati (an Indian language) tankh reservoir, and influenced by Portuguese tanque pond.

Phrasal Verb: tank up or tank someone up

To drink, or make someone drink, heavily and become very drunk.

Phrasal Verb: tank up or tank something up

To fill up (a vehicle's tank) with petrol; to refuel.