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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
Example
Please take a moment to fill out the application form for the job.
Students are required to fill out the registration form before the start of the semester.
02
to make something full or complete
Transitive: to fill out sth
Example
Adding extra cushions will fill out the sofa and make it more comfortable.
The chef used spices to fill out the flavors in the recipe.
03
(of a person's physique) to become fuller and more rounded, often through growth, exercise, or a healthy lifestyle
Intransitive
Example
As the teenager entered puberty, he began to fill out, gaining a more mature and developed physique.
Following a nutritious diet, the actor managed to fill out and portray a more robust character in the film.
04
to use soft materials like cotton to stuff something
Transitive: to fill out sth
Example
The designer decided to fill out the cushions with extra padding for added comfort.
The tailor will fill out the jacket by adding a layer of soft lining.
05
to add what is thought to be deficient or lacking
Transitive: to fill out sth
