fills

[/fɪlz/]

verb

preenche, enche

1. Third person singular present tense of 'fill'; to make something full or to occupy a space completely

She fills the glass with water.

Ela enche o copo com água.

2. To complete or satisfy a requirement or need

This job fills my professional goals.

Este trabalho preenche meus objetivos profissionais.

3. To hold or occupy a position or role

He fills the position of manager.

Ele ocupa o cargo de gerente.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

enche, preenche

Most common usage in everyday Brazilian Portuguese

Portugal

enche, preenche

Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese, standard European variant

fills the bill - atende perfeitamente (meets a need perfectly)

fills someone in - coloca alguém a par (informs or updates someone)

fills out - preenche (completes a form)

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