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Fill Up (Verb)

Become full; "The pool slowly filled with water"; "The theater filled up slowly".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

The empty bucket filled up quickly with the flowing water from the tap.
The newly opened restaurant filled up with customers within hours of its launch.
As the rain continued, the small river began to fill up and overflow its banks.
Their bank account filled up with bonuses after a long and challenging year at work.
The stadium filled up rapidly with excited fans waiting for the music concert to begin.

Fill or stop up; "Can you close the cracks with caulking?".

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

The plumber used epoxy to fill up the gap between the pipes.
Can you fill up the holes in the wall so I can paint it.
We need to fill up the cracks in the driveway to prevent further damage.
The sealant was applied to fill up the small gaps around the window frame.
To protect against moisture, the builder used silicone sealant to fill up the space between the tiles.

Eat until one is sated; "He filled up on turkey".

Verbs of eating and drinking.

Make full, also in a metaphorical sense; "fill a container"; "fill the child with pride".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

The excitement of the trip will fill her up with joy and anticipation for weeks.
You can fill up the gas tank on your way home from work.
The city's vibrant atmosphere fills me up with creative energy.
She tries to fill her mind with positive thoughts to push away the dread.
His words of encouragement fill the young athlete with confidence.