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fill in

to complete a form; to substitute for someone

In Phrasal Verbs

In more detail

1. (verb) to write or type the required information on a form or document

2. (verb) to occupy a space or position that was empty

3. (phrasal verb) to inform someone about something they don't know

4. (phrasal verb) to substitute for someone who is absent

Examples

• 1. Please fill in your name and address at the top of the form.
• 2. The new furniture will fill in the empty corners of the room.
• 3. Can you fill me in on what happened at the meeting yesterday?

Nearby in Phrasal Verbs

draw up, drop off, figure out, find out, follow up, get across