fuel

/fjˈuːəl/

/ˈfjuəɫ/, /ˈfjuɫ/

Fuel

combustible

any substance that can produce energy or heat when burned

to fuel

MAIN VERB

alimenter

to provide energy or power for a vehicle, etc.

Exemples

1. The manager added fuel to the fire by announcing layoffs during the meeting.

2. The price of fuel has skyrocketed.

3. The journalist's article is adding fuel to the flames of the controversy, and people are becoming more angry.

4. She always adds fuel to the fire by gossiping about others.