Phrasal Verb - Filling In For
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.Definition
To temporarily take the role or responsibility of someone, often due to their inability to perform a task, duty, or job, and to act on their behalf until they are able to resume their duties.
Examples
| No. | Example |
|---|---|
| 1 | The boss asked John to fill in for the team leader during her maternity leave. |
| 2 | After a shocking car accident, Sarah's sister had to fill in for her at the music festival, singing as a replacement. |
| 3 | As the weather threatened to cause a power outage, repairmen filled in for the idle technicians trying to arrive to work. |
| 4 | While writing the report, John was going to fill in for the absent coworker, but then got exposed to an unenlightened perspective. |
| 5 | It's apparent Michelle wasn't fully prepared to understand workplace liabilities, almost causing problems after filling in for the absent manager's tasks. |
| 6 | When the team head phoned in sick on the night of a high-stakes match, player Maria Lee had to fill in for him. |
| 7 | I periodically fill in for my aunt when she needs a worker for raising my rooftop personal spaces. |
| 8 | Student leaders assigned to handle financial needs occasionally must fill in for correspondents who refused jobs. |
| 9 | While deciding on redundant baggage fees to associate with airports operating on standard freights, Treasurer Cox created loss scenarios by consistently trying to fill in for a carry point operator. |
| 10 | During exodus events Director Asalter filled in anyway she ended. |