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What does fill in mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word fill in? Here's what it means.

Verb
  1. (transitive) To fill; to replace material that is absent or has been removed.
  2. (transitive, idiomatic) To inform somebody, especially to supply someone missing or missed information.
  3. (intransitive, idiomatic) To substitute for somebody or something.
  4. (transitive, chiefly Britain) To complete a form or questionnaire with requested information.
  5. (slang) To beat up; to physically assault.
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You must fill in the date, time of parking and registration number clearly.
Those who do so are asked to fill in entry forms from their respective regional secretary.
Actually, it's the missing bits of story you're supposed to fill in that winds me up, but I lack the wherewithal to explain why.
The stripwork and the quoins are all rebated and stand proud of the stone infill to allow external plaster work to fill in between the strips.
The county council should be asked to fill in a large pothole on the corner just past the Old Wharf.
You fill in this form in quadruplicate, wait six months, and we'll consider restoring your lilywhite status to you.

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