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.
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(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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