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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
AmericanTransitive: to fill out a form or document
Grammatical Information
Composition
phrasal
Action verb
Regular
Separable
Particle
out
Base verb
fill
Present tense
fill out
3rd person singular
fills out
Present participle
filling out
Past simple
filled out
Past participle
filled out
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.
