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
an amount of something which is as much as one wants or can bear
we have eaten our fill
I've had my fill of surprises for one day
an amount of something which will occupy all the space in a container
a fill of tobacco
(in popular music) a short interjected phrase on a particular instrument
country-tinged guitar fills