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fill in — 2 meanings

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phrasal verb2 meanings
fill insame phrase

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complete a form

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substitute for someone

Sarah is sick today, so I'm going to fill in for her at the meeting.

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1. complete a form

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to write the necessary information on a form or document.

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2. substitute for someone

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to do someone else's job or take their place for a short time.

Sarah is sick today, so I'm going to fill in for her at the meeting.

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