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Phrasal Verb - Filling In

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Raymundo CH

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Definition​

To fill in means to complete or provide missing information, especially in a form, application, or data entry. It also means to supply information or details that are lacking or incomplete. The phrase 'fill in' can be used as a phrasal verb, where 'in' is a preposition that indicates the direction of the action. The form of the verb 'fill' matches the subject, as in 'they will fill' (third person singular). In some cases, 'fill in' is used as a single word having a nautical meaning concerning a sailor replacing a crew member to attend the funeral of a family member. However, the mathematical usage of fill in concerning the process of filling the missing values in an incomplete dataset has an expanded form, 'fill in the blanks.' Filling in is one of the many functions provided by the fill-in tool.

Examples​

No.Example
1I need you to fill in the required fields before submitting the application.
2The teacher asked the students to fill in the missing parts of the poem.
3Can you fill in the numbers that are missing in the spreadsheet?
4She had to fill in for her colleague during the meeting.
5To fill in your tax return, you'll need to provide your social security number.
6The school counselor helped students fill in their college applications.
7I'd like you to fill in the gaps in the budget report.
8The insurance company required that the claimant fill in the details of the accident.
9He's going to fill in for the absent team member in the basketball game.
10Before you start the project, you must fill in the necessary permits and licenses.

Phrasal Verb - Letting Go

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Raymundo CH

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Definition​

The phrasal verb 'let go' can have several meanings: 1. To release or allow someone or something to leave or go, often implying giving up control or responsibility. 2. To stop doing something, such as a job or a habit. 3. To forgive or pardon someone. 4. To allow a balloon or a kite to be carried away by the wind. 5. To abandon or neglect a project or responsibility. 6. In the context of sailing, to release the sails from the mast so that they billow in the wind.

Examples​

No.Example
1My boss finally let me go after I finished my project.
2I decided it was time to let go of my anger towards him.
3The company had to let go of several employees due to budget cuts.
4She let go of the balloon and watched it float up into the sky.
5I'm sorry, I just can't let go of this mistake.
6The sailor let go of the sail and the wind filled it with air.
7He let go of the rope and the raft drifted away.
8The team let go of their fears and played with confidence in the final match.
9After years of neglect, the city finally let go of the abandoned building.
10I'll let go of the ropes when you're ready to jump.