fill-in
[ fil-in ]
/ ˈfɪlˌɪn /
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noun
a person or thing that fills in, as a substitute, replacement, or insertion: The company used a fill-in for workers on vacation.
a brief, informative summary; a rundown.
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Origin of fill-in
First recorded in 1915–20; noun use of verb phrase fill in
Words nearby fill-in
filler cap, filler metal, fillet, filleting, fillet weld, fill-in, filling, filling defect, filling station, fillip, fillipeen
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British Dictionary definitions for fill-in
fill in
verb (adverb)
noun fill-in
a substitute
US informal a briefing to complete one's understanding
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Idioms and Phrases with fill-in
fill in
Complete something, especially by supplying more information or detail. For example, Be sure to fill in your salary history. It is also put as fill in the blanks, as in We'll rely on Mary to fill in the blanks. Yet another related usage is fill someone in, as in I couldn't attend, so will you fill me in? The first term dates from the mid-1800s; the others from the first half of the 1900s. Also see fill out.
Also, fill in for. Take someone's place, substitute for. For example, The understudy had to fill in at the last minute, or I can't come but my wife will fill in for me. Also see fill someone's shoes.
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