De bijtanken
Example: De bijtanken van het vliegtuig duurde langer dan verwacht.
Definition
"De bijtanken" refers to the process of refueling an aircraft during a stopover or layover, often to extend its flying range. It specifically involves adding extra fuel to the airplane to prepare for the next flight segment.
Etymology
The term "de bijtanken" comes from the Dutch words 'bij,' meaning 'additional' or 'extra,' and 'tanken,' meaning 'to refuel.' Together, they describe the act of refueling beyond the initial load, particularly in aviation contexts where extra fuel is needed between flights.
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"De bijtanken" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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