(archaeology) To refill an excavation unit to restore the former ground surface and/or to preserve the unit and make it recognizable as having been excavated.
The company backfilled Joe's position after he was terminated.
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(US) To provide reserve support.
We backfilled the cistern with pea gravel to discourage its use as a refuse container.
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To refill a hole with the material dug out of it.
We backfilled the cistern with pea gravel to discourage its use as a refuse container.
Backfill means: To refill a hole with the material dug out of it.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
backfill means: To refill a hole with the material dug out of it.. Register: neutral, standard English. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself. A formal-English equivalent (a synonym or descriptive phrase) is usually safer in writing. When in doubt, paraphrase rather than reuse the slang form.
“Let's goooo!! Also was fantastic to see Natural Selection back in print. Getting to backfill the 3050s-60s with DTF "Legends" makes me super happy. Malicious Intent soon?”
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