fill (EN)

verb, noun

verb “fill”

1. to completely occupy a space or area
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   The aroma of freshly baked cookies filled the entire house.
2. to put something into a container or space until it is full
   She filled her glass with water to the brim.
3. to enter something and make it full
   The crowd filled the theater.
4. to become full
   As the faucet ran, the glass slowly filled with water.
5. to be overwhelmed or imbued with an emotion or quality
   As she listened to the beautiful melody, her soul filled with peace.
6. to fulfill a need or requirement, such as completing a task or providing an item that was requested
   The restaurant quickly filled the customer's request for extra napkins.
7. to appoint or place someone in a job or role where there is a need
   After a thorough search, the company finally filled the role of Chief Financial Officer with an experienced candidate from within the industry.
8. to repair a tooth by placing a material into a cavity
   The dentist filled the hole in my molar to stop the decay.

noun “fill”

1. an adequate or more than enough quantity of something one has received or experienced
   After three slices of cake, she pushed her plate away, declaring she'd had her fill of dessert.
2. the quantity of something that fits into a container
   After drinking her coffee, she handed the barista her cup for a fresh fill.
3. the act or process of filling a container or space
   The gas station attendant performed ten fills during his first hour on the job.
4. material used to fill empty spaces, especially in building and construction
   They used gravel as fill to level the ground before laying the new patio.
5. a brief instrumental piece in music that fills gaps and maintains interest during transitions in a song
   During the guitar solo, the drummer played a quick fill to maintain the song's energy.