1. material used to refill an excavated area
Usage: construction

1. to refill an excavated area with earth or other material
Usage: construction
2. to fill a job position that has become vacant
Usage: business

Examples

• The construction crew used gravel as backfill around the foundation.
• We need to backfill the trench after installing the pipes.
• The company is looking to backfill the manager position quickly.
• Sand and crushed stone make good backfill materials.
• They will backfill the excavation site tomorrow.
• HR is working to backfill several vacant roles.
• The backfill settled over time, requiring additional material.