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to fill out
[phrase form: fill]
01
to complete an official form or document by writing information on it
Dialect
American
American
Transitive: to fill out a form or document
Examples
Please take a moment to fill out the application form for the job.
02
to make something full or complete
Transitive: to fill out sth
Examples
Adding extra cushions will fill out the sofa and make it more comfortable.
03
(of a person's physique) to become fuller and more rounded, often through growth, exercise, or a healthy lifestyle
Intransitive
Examples
As the teenager entered puberty, he began to fill out, gaining a more mature and developed physique.
04
to use soft materials like cotton to stuff something
Transitive: to fill out sth
Examples
The designer decided to fill out the cushions with extra padding for added comfort.
05
to add what is thought to be deficient or lacking
Transitive: to fill out sth
Examples
Adding extra details will fill out the report and provide a more comprehensive overview.
