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Definition of tanked - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
- He was completely tanked after the party.
2.
- The project was tanked and abandoned.
Expressions with tanked
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drink a lot of alcohol and become drunk
They went out to get tanked up before the concert.
having drunk a lot of alcohol and acting drunk
He was completely tanked-up at the party.
Origin of tanked
English, tank (container) + -ed (past tense)
Examples of tanked in a sentence
They found him tanked and singing at the bar. The company's stocks tanked after the scandal. His career tanked following the controversial decision.
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- French:bourré, raté, ...
- German:betrunken, gescheitert, ...
- Italian:ubriaco, fallito, ...
- Spanish:borracho, fracasado, ...
- Portuguese:bêbado, fracassado, ...
- Chinese:醉酒的, 失败的, ...
- Japanese:酔っ払った, 失敗した, ...
- Arabic:سَكْران, مُنْهار, ...
- Hebrew:שִׁכּוֹר, כּוֹשֵׁל, ...
- Russian:пьяный, провальный, ...
- Ukrainian:п'яний, провалений, ...
- Hindi:नशे में, असफल, ...
Definition of tank - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
storagelarge container for storing liquids or gases
- The factory has a huge water tank for emergencies.
2.
automobilefuel reservoir of a vehicle
- The car's tank is empty.
3.
militaryarmored combat vehicle with heavy firepower
- The tank rolled through the battlefield with ease.
4.
- He's built like a tank.
5.
gamingTECH. unit or character designed for damage absorptionTECH.
- The tank protected the team from attacks.
6.
- The drunk driver was thrown into the drunk tank overnight.
Verb
1.
cartr. US put fuel into a tanktr. US
- He tanked the car before the trip.
2.
- The stock market tanked overnight.
3.
sportstr. US deliberately lose a game for advantagetr. US
- They tanked the match to get a better draft pick.
4.
movementintr. US move heavily and rapidlyintr. US
- The truck tanked down the road.
5.
video gamesintr. TECH. US attract enemy attacks to protect teammatesintr. TECH. US
- The warrior tanked while the others attacked.
6.
pokerintr. Dated US contemplate a decision for a long timeintr. Dated US
- He tanked before making his move.
7.
tolerancetr. Dated tolerate or endure somethingtr. Dated
- She tanked the criticism without complaint.
Images of tank
large container for storing liquids or gases 
armored combat vehicle with heavy firepower
Expressions with tank
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large tank for keeping sharks in aquariums
The aquarium's shark tank was the main attraction.
fill a vehicle's tank with fuel
We need to tank up before the long drive.
jail cell for temporarily holding intoxicated individuals
He was thrown into the drunk tank after causing a disturbance at the bar.
endure or withstand something difficult
The hike was exhausting, but she tanked it and reached the summit.
very strong and sturdy like a tank
That phone is built like a tank.
performing poorly or failing
The company's stock is in the tank this quarter.
group of experts giving advice or doing research on important issues
The think tank published a report on climate policy.
container for storing water
The water tank on the roof holds 500 gallons.
heavily armored military vehicle with a cannon
The army tank rolled across the battlefield.
remove all contents from a container
They need to empty the tank before refilling it.
container for holding water and marine life
She bought a new fish tank for her goldfish.
container for storing fuel in vehicles
The car's fuel tank was almost empty.
container for storing fuel in a vehicle
He checked the gas tank to ensure it was full before the trip.
large container used to store liquid oil safely
The farmhouse has an oil tank behind the garage for heating.
container for storing petrol in a vehicle
The mechanic checked the petrol tank for leaks.
sleeveless shirt with low neck and shoulder straps
She wore a bright tank top to the gym.
strong container used to hold pressurized air for equipment or breathing
He checked the air tank before starting his scuba dive.
remove all liquid from a container
He needs to drain the tank before refilling it with fresh water.
metal container storing compressed oxygen for use
The hospital room had an oxygen tank for emergencies.
large vehicle designed to transport liquids or gases
The tank truck delivered gasoline to the service station.
sealed container where liquids or similar materials are gathered before later use
The factory installed a new collecting tank for the chemical waste.
large water tank with a tipping seat
The dunk tank was the most popular game at the fair.
container for storing gasoline in a vehicle
The mechanic checked the gasoline tank for leaks.
device that heats and stores water
The hot-water tank in the basement needs repair.
Origin of tank
Portuguese, tanque (reservoir)
Examples of tank in a sentence
They installed a new gas tank in the basement. He filled the tank before the long drive. The mechanic checked the tank for leaks. The tank advanced towards the enemy lines. A tank can be a formidable force in battle. In the gym, everyone admired him as a tank.
On the field, she was a tank, unstoppable and fierce. The tank absorbed most of the damage in battle. Our tank led the charge against the enemy. He spent the night in the tank after the bar fight. The suspect was held in the tank for questioning. I need to tank the van after work. They tanked up before crossing the desert. The company's profits tanked after the scandal. Consumer confidence tanked due to the recession. The team decided to tank the game to face an easier opponent. Some players were accused of tanking to manipulate the tournament outcome. The soldiers tanked through the muddy field. She tanked across the stage with determination. She tanked the boss to keep the healers safe. In the raid, he tanked to draw fire away. She tanked for five minutes before folding. Players often tank to strategize their next move. He tanked the long hours at work without complaint. They tanked the harsh weather during the expedition.
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- French:réservoir, faire le plein, ...
- German:Tank, tanken, ...
- Italian:cisterna, fare rifornimento, ...
- Spanish:tanque, repostar, ...
- Portuguese:tanque, abastecer, ...
- Chinese:储罐, 给......加油, ...
- Japanese:タンク, 給油する, ...
- Arabic:خَزّان, مَلَأَ, ...
- Hebrew:מְכָל, לְתַדְלֵק, ...
- Russian:бак, заправлять, ...
- Ukrainian:бак, заправляти, ...
- Hindi:टंकी, ईंधन भरना, ...
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