Fill in
verb
To complete a form with necessary and required details.
Please fill in the application form to apply for the job.
Often appears as...
- fill in a form
- fill in a survey
verb
To inform or supply (someone) with facts or information.
She filled me in on the latest office gossip.
Often appears as...
- fill in on the details
- fill in on the news
verb
To take over someone’s duties temporarily.
Mr. Smith is away, so I will fill in for him until he returns.
Often appears as...
- fill in for someone
- fill in at work
verb
To fill an empty space with something solid or appropriate.
He used plaster to fill in the cracks in the wall.
Often appears as...
- fill in a hole
- fill in a gap
verb
To complete a form with necessary and required details.
Please fill in the application form to apply for the job.
Often appears as...
- fill in a form
- fill in a survey
verb
To inform or supply (someone) with facts or information.
She filled me in on the latest office gossip.
Often appears as...
- fill in on the details
- fill in on the news
verb
To take over someone’s duties temporarily.
Mr. Smith is away, so I will fill in for him until he returns.
Often appears as...
- fill in for someone
- fill in at work
verb
To fill an empty space with something solid or appropriate.
He used plaster to fill in the cracks in the wall.
Often appears as...
- fill in a hole
- fill in a gap
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Context Specific
Use 'fill in' for blanks or spaces on documents.
I need to fill in my date of birth on the form.
Pro Tip 2/2Beware Of Overuse
'Fill out' can be more common in American English than 'fill in'.
Should I fill in or fill out this document?
Pro Tip 1/2Context Specific
Use 'fill in' for blanks or spaces on documents.
I need to fill in my date of birth on the form.
Pro Tip 2/2Beware Of Overuse
'Fill out' can be more common in American English than 'fill in'.
Should I fill in or fill out this document?
Pro Tip 1/2Context Specific
Use 'fill in' for blanks or spaces on documents.
I need to fill in my date of birth on the form.
Pro Tip 2/2Beware Of Overuse
'Fill out' can be more common in American English than 'fill in'.
Should I fill in or fill out this document?
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