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Fill In (Verb)

Supply with information on a specific topic; "He filled me in on the latest developments".

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

The manager filled me in on the company's financial struggles during the meeting.
She filled him in on the dinner plans so he wouldn't forget.
He filled us in on the local customs before we visited the village.
Can you fill me in on the conference while I was away on vacation.
The professor filled the class in on the history of the novel they were about to read.

Write all the required information onto a form; "fill out this questionnaire, please!"; "make out a form".

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Please fill in the application form carefully and double-check your answers for accuracy.
To participate in the survey, fill out this questionnaire and submit it before the deadline.
Could you fill in the registration form with your name and contact details, and then return it to us.
Make sure to fill out the employment application thoroughly, as incomplete forms will not be considered.
You must fill in the ballot paper carefully, following the instructions provided to avoid any mistakes.

Be a substitute; "The young teacher had to substitute for the sick colleague"; "The skim milk substitutes for cream--we are on a strict diet".

Verbs of buying, selling, owning.

She will fill in for her injured teammate during the championship game.
The internship is a great opportunity to fill in for a few months and gain work experience.
A temp agency will fill in for the receptionist who is on maternity leave.
Since the company was downsizing, other employees had to fill in for the laid-off workers.
While the regular instructor was on vacation, the guest artist will fill in for the dance classes.

Represent the effect of shade or shadow on.

Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.

The artist skillfully used dark hues to fill in the shadows of the cave and create a sense of depth.
The photographer adjusted the lighting and fill in the harsh shadows on her subject's face.
She added shading and fill in the darker areas of the portrait to give it more dimension.
He adjusted the rendering settings to fill in the shadows on the 3D model and make it look more realistic.
The painter carefully fill in the areas that would naturally be shaded, creating a more lifelike landscape.