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/fɪl ɪn/
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To complete missing information on a form or document.
Practice using fill in in conversation until it feels natural

Examples

  • They filled in the report with new statistics.
  • I will fill in for you at the meeting tomorrow.
  • They asked John to fill in on short notice.
  • Please provide the necessary information on the sheet.
  • She filled in for the manager during his vacation.

Similar words

update
write in
complete
enter
tell
stand in
provide
brief
supply
substitute

Meanings

Complete a form or questionnaire

everyday
neutral
To write the required information in the blanks of a document.

Examples

  • She fills in the required fields on the application.
  • He filled in the questionnaire before the deadline.
  • They write in the missing data on the form.
  • You need to enter your address in the blank space.
  • Please provide the necessary information on the sheet.

Similar words

complete
enter
write in
provide
supply

Give someone missing information

social
neutral
To tell someone the details they do not yet know about a situation.

Examples

  • She filled in me on the latest project updates.
  • He filled in the missing pieces of the story.
  • They filled in the report with new statistics.
  • I asked her to fill me in about the meeting.
  • The manager filled in the staff on the new policy.

Similar words

inform
tell
brief
update
apprise

Act as a temporary replacement

work
neutral
To take over someone's duties for a short period.

Examples

  • She filled in for the manager during his vacation.
  • He filled in as the receptionist while she was sick.
  • They asked John to fill in on short notice.
  • The teacher filled in for the absent colleague.
  • I will fill in for you at the meeting tomorrow.

Similar words

substitute
stand in
cover
take over
step in

Etymology

A fixed expression built from ordinary words whose combination has become conventional.

FAQ

What does fill in mean?

It means to complete missing information on a form or document.

How do I fill in a form?

Write the required information in the blanks of the form.

How do I fill in someone with missing information?

Tell them the details they do not yet know about the situation.

What does it mean to fill in for a colleague?

It means to act as a temporary replacement and take over their duties for a short period.

What are some synonyms for fill in when it means to complete a document?

complete, enter, write in, provide, supply.

What are some synonyms for fill in when it means to give someone missing details?

inform, tell, brief, update, apprise.

What are some synonyms for fill in when it means to act as a temporary replacement?

substitute, stand in, cover, take over, step in.

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