verbs
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
"fill a container"; "fill the child with pride"
become full
"The pool slowly filled with water"; "The theater filled up slowly"
occupy the whole of
"The liquid fills the container"
assume, as of positions or roles
"She took the job as director of development"; "he occupies the position of manager"; "the young prince will soon occupy the throne"
fill or meet a want or need
appoint someone to (a position or a job)
is a type of (narrower)
engage or hire for work
"They hired two new secretaries in the department"; "How many people has she employed?"
eat until one is sated
"He filled up on turkey"
fill to satisfaction
"I am sated"
plug with a substance
"fill a cavity"
is a type of (narrower)
restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
"She repaired her TV set"; "Repair my shoes please"