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fill-in Definition

fill·-in (filin′)

noun

a person or thing that fills a vacancy or gap, often temporarily

fill in Synonyms

fill in

v.

  1. To insert

    write in, answer, complete; see complete 1, fill out 2.

  2. To substitute

    replace, act for, represent; see substitute 2.

  3. To inform

    apprise, acquaint, bring up to date, clue in*; see notify 1.

fill-in Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • fire: In this mode, the camera fires a fill-in flash to illuminate your subject and give you balanced lighting.
  • provide: The rear channels are often quiet or merely provide some fill-in underwater ambiance.
  • please: If so please fill-in your name and street address HERE: .. .
  • use: Typically wedding photographers use fill-in flash all the time.

Adjective modifier

minor: Soundtrack: Generally front soundstage oriented with only minor ambiance fill-in or the musical soundtrack appearing on the rear channels.

Modifies a noun

  • flash: The higher the shutter speed, the lower the guide number for daylight fill-in flash.
  • form: In either case, however, take time to prepare your site prior to rushing into submission fill-in forms.
  • ambiance: Soundtrack: Mainly front soundstage oriented with very little but minor fill-in ambiance from the rear channels.
  • effect: The rear surrounds provided scene ambiance fill-in effects and boosted the overall musical aspects of the soundtrack playing up front.
  • job: I took a fill-in job at HMV in London as a ' games buyer ' while waiting.
  • questionnaire: The project web site, incorporating a learner-focused fill-in questionnaire form, is established ( task 7 ).

Noun used with modifier

  • ambiance: Soundtrack: Generally front soundstage oriented with only minor ambiance fill-in or the musical soundtrack appearing on the rear channels.
  • daylight: The higher the shutter speed, the lower the guide number for daylight fill-in flash.

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