To fill in
Beispiel: They fill in the form
Definition
"To fill in" means to complete a form, document, or space by providing the necessary information or details. It often refers to writing or entering data where required, such as filling in a form or filling in missing parts of a text.
Etymologie
The phrasal verb "to fill in" comes from the combination of the verb "fill," meaning to make full or occupy completely, and the particle "in," which adds the sense of completing or supplying what is missing. The phrase has been used since the 19th century to describe the act of completing spaces or gaps.
