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be filled

[/bi ˈfɪld/]
verb
ser preenchido; estar cheio
1. to become or remain full of something; to have a container or space occupied completely
The glass was filled with water.
O copo foi preenchido com água.
2. to complete a form, document, or application with required information
The application needs to be filled out completely.
O formulário precisa ser preenchido completamente.
3. to occupy a position, role, or vacancy
The position will be filled by next month.
O cargo será preenchido até o próximo mês.
Synonyms
be occupiedbe completedbe satisfiedbe stuffed
Antonyms
be emptiedbe drainedbe vacant

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ser preenchido; estar cheio
most common usage
São Paulo
ser preenchido
formal business context
Portugal
estar cheio; ser preenchido
both forms equally used

Related Idioms & Phrases

be filled to the brim
be filled with joy
be filled with anticipation
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