填
fill; replenish; fill in
Meanings
3 senses · 15 examplesverb
to fill up; to level
Physically filling a hole, ditch, or depression with soil or other material to make it level.
The workers are filling the pit.
They used dirt to level the ditch.
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This building is constructed on land reclaimed from the sea.
The little bird brought twigs and filled the nest.
After the flood, many sandbags are needed to fill the breach in the river embankment.
verb
to replenish; to make up for; to compensate
Used for compensating for a deficiency, loss, or shortage, often in abstract or financial contexts.
The company needs to fill the vacancy for this position.
He used his own savings to make up for the business loss.
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This report needs to be supplemented with some data.
The new policy aims to close loopholes in the law.
The government allocated funds to replenish the pension shortfall.
verb
to fill in; to complete (a form)
Specifically for writing information in the blanks of a document, form, or application.
Please fill in your name and address on the form.
You need to fill out many forms before applying for a visa.
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Please fill out this questionnaire carefully with a black pen.
He filled in the wrong bank card number, causing the transfer to fail.
When registering online, all fields marked with an asterisk must be filled in.