What does "fill" mean?

In addition to the idioms beginning with fill, also see back and fill; get one's fill of. Also see under full.

See fill in WNW Idioms

fill in

  1. to fill with some substance
  2. to make complete by inserting or supplying something
  3. to insert or supply for completion
  4. ☆ to be a substitute

fill out

  1. to make or become larger, rounder, shapelier, etc.
  2. ☆ to make (a document, etc.) complete by inserting or supplying information

fill someone in on

☆
Informal to provide someone with additional facts, details, etc. about

fill up

to make or become completely full

See fill in American Heritage Dictionary 4 Idioms

fill (someone's) shoes

To assume someone's position or duties.

fill the bill

Informal
To serve a particular purpose.

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