load up on
B1 informal inseparable transitive
In simple words
To eat, drink, or take a lot of something, especially to prepare for something ahead.
Literal meaning: To fill yourself or your supply to capacity with something specific — purposeful abundance.
Meanings
1 B1 informal
To eat or consume a large amount of a particular food or substance, especially for health, energy, or preparation.
"Athletes often load up on carbohydrates the night before a race."
Grammar: inseparable
2 B1 neutral
To acquire or gather a large quantity of supplies or items before a trip, event, or shortage.
"We loaded up on bottled water and snacks before the long drive through the desert."
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
Often used in health, fitness, and cooking contexts ('load up on protein'). Also used for acquiring supplies before a trip or event. The tone is purposeful and deliberate.
Commonly used with
carbs protein vitamins supplies sunscreen antioxidants
Forms
Base
load up on
I/you/we/they
3rd person
loads up on
he/she/it
Past simple
loaded up on
yesterday
Past participle
loaded up on
have + pp
-ing form
loading up on
continuous
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Synonyms
stock up on fill up on gorge on arm oneself with bulk up on
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