fuel

/fjˈuːəl/

/ˈfjuəɫ/, /ˈfjuɫ/

Fuel

any substance that can produce energy or heat when burned

to fuel

MAIN VERB

to provide energy or power for a vehicle, etc.

to provide the energy or motivation needed to drive or inspire a particular activity or process

provide with fuel

synonyms : fire

take in fuel, as of a ship

to intensify or exacerbate a situation or emotion

Examples

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.