1. material used to fill in an excavated area
Usage: construction
2. the process of filling vacant positions
Usage: business

1. fills in (an excavated area) with earth or other material
Usage: construction
2. fills (a job position) that was previously vacant
Usage: business

Examples

• The construction crew backfills the foundation trenches with gravel.
• The company backfills the manager position next month.
• They used sand and gravel as backfills around the new pipes.
• The HR department handles all backfills for departing employees.
• Workers carefully backfills the area around the utility lines.
• The backfills must be compacted properly to prevent settling.
• She backfills the temporary role until a permanent hire is found.