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fill in

Please fill in the application form with your details.

Definition
  1. Verb (transitive):
    • To complete a form or document by writing the required information in the blank spaces: The core meaning involves adding missing details to make something whole or complete.
    • To act as a temporary replacement for someone: To perform the duties of another person during their absence.
    • To inform someone thoroughly about something they have missed: To provide detailed information to bring someone up to date.
    • To represent the effect of shading in a drawing: To add color or tone to an area, especially to show shadow.
Usage and Examples

  • Completing a form:

    • Please fill in your name and address on the application.
    • I need to fill in this tax return before the deadline.

  • Acting as a substitute:

    • Can you fill in for me at the meeting tomorrow? I'm unwell.
    • She filled in as the lead singer when the regular performer lost her voice.

  • Informing someone:

    • I missed the briefing. Could you fill me in on what was discussed?
    • He filled us in on all the office gossip.

  • Adding shading (art/drawing):

    • The artist filled in the background with a light blue wash.
    • Use this pencil to carefully fill in the shadowed areas.
Advanced Usage and Nuances

  • "Fill in the blanks": A common phrase meaning to provide missing information, often used literally for exercises or figuratively.

    • This exercise asks you to fill in the blanks with the correct verb tense.
    • I can guess part of the story, but you'll have to fill in the blanks.

  • "Fill in time": To do something to occupy time while waiting.

    • I read a magazine to fill in time before my appointment.
Variants and Related Words
  • Fill-out (phrasal verb): Often used interchangeably with "fill in" when referring to completing forms. (e.g., )
  • Substitute (verb/noun): A direct synonym for the replacement meaning.
  • Brief (verb): A synonym for the informing meaning.
  • Shade (verb): A synonym for the drawing meaning.
Synonyms
  • Complete: To finish making something whole by adding parts.
  • Replace: To take the place of someone or something.
  • Update: To give someone the latest information.
  • Inform: To give facts or information to someone.
Related Phrasal Verbs

  • Fill up: To make something completely full (often with liquid or a container).

    • I need to fill up the car with gas.

  • Fill out: (1) To complete a form (similar to "fill in"). (2) To become fuller or rounder in shape.

    • Please fill out this application.
    • He has filled out a lot since he started weight training.
Related Idioms

  • "Fill someone's shoes": To take over someone's role or duties, especially when they are difficult to replace.

    • Who will be able to fill in for the manager? It's hard to fill her shoes.

  • "A fill-in" (noun): A person or thing that acts as a temporary substitute.

    • She worked as a fill-in while the secretary was on maternity leave.
fill in

Please fill in the application form with your details.

Verb
  1. write all the required information onto a form
    • fill out this questionnaire, please!
    • make out a form
  2. be a substitute
    • The young teacher had to substitute for the sick colleague
    • The skim milk substitutes for cream--we are on a strict diet
  3. represent the effect of shade or shadow on
  4. supply with information on a specific topic
    • He filled me in on the latest developments

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