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to fill in
[phrase form: fill]
01
to inform someone with facts or news
Transitive: to fill in sb on a situation or event
Examples
Can you fill in the team on the changes in the project timeline?
Please fill in your colleagues on the latest developments in the client's requirements.
02
to write all the information that is needed in a form
Dialect
British
BritishTransitive: to fill in a form
Examples
I am filling in the application form for the new job.
She asked him to fill the form in.
03
to temporarily do a person's job while they are away or are unable to do it themselves
Intransitive: to fill in for sb
Examples
Sarah asked me to fill in for her at the reception desk while she attended a conference for the day.
The manager is on vacation, so I'll need someone to fill in for her and oversee the team's projects in the meantime.
04
to add new material or substance to a space or area where something was previously missing or removed
Transitive: to fill in a space or area
Examples
The gardener will fill in the bare patches of the lawn with new grass seed to promote even growth.
To repair the torn pages of the book, the librarian will fill in the missing text with archival paper and ink.
05
to add darker tones or colors to areas in an image or illustration to simulate the shadows created by light sources
Transitive: to fill in shadows of an image
Examples
The artist skillfully used shading techniques to fill in the contours of the portrait, emphasizing the play of light and shadow on the subject's face.
In digital design, it 's essential to fill in the shadows realistically to give a three-dimensional appearance to the rendered object.
06
to physically harm or attack someone
DialectBritish
BritishTransitive: to fill in sb
Examples
If he keeps making those threats, I'm going to have to fill him in and teach him a lesson.
Nobody likes a bully. If he tries to intimidate me again, I'll have to fill him in to put an end to it
