Backfill
B2
UpperIntermediate
1. To fill again a hole or space that has been previously dug, often using the same material that was removed.
- After laying the pipes, the workers needed to backfill the trench to restore the ground to its original level.
- The gardener decided to backfill the garden bed with the soil that was initially dug up.
2. To fill a vacancy, especially in a job, that has been created by the departure or the movement of someone.
- The company plans to backfill the position of the project manager as soon as possible.
- After the accountant retired, the firm had to quickly backfill the position to maintain daily operations.
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