cause (a space or container) to become full or almost full

I filled the bottle with water

the office was filled with reporters

become an overwhelming presence in; pervade

a pungent smell of garlic filled the air

smoke filled the room

appoint a person to hold (a vacant post)

the board contacted him to say they had already filled the position

be supplied with the items described in (a prescription or order)

she needed to fill a prescription

(in poker) complete (a good hand) by drawing the necessary cards