—v. - (often foll. By with) make or become full.

- occupy completely; spread over or through.

- block up (a cavity in a tooth); drill and put a filling into (a decayed tooth).

- appoint a person to hold or (of a person) hold (a post).

- hold (an office).

- carry out or supply (an order, commission, etc.).

- occupy (vacant time).

- (of a sail) be distended by wind.

- (usu. As filling adj.) (esp. Of food) satisfy, satiate. —n. - as much as one wants or can bear (eat your fill).

- enough to fill something. fill the bill be suitable or adequate. Fill in 1 complete (a form, document, etc.).

- a complete (a drawing etc.) Within an outline. B fill (an outline) in this way.

- fill (a hole etc.) Completely.

- (often foll. By for) act as a substitute.

- occupy oneself during (spare time).

- colloq. Inform (a person) more fully.

- slang thrash, beat. Fill out 1 enlarge to the required size.

- become enlarged or plump.

- us fill in (a document etc.). Fill up 1 make or become completely full.

- fill in (a document etc.).

- fill the petrol tank of (a car etc.). [old english]