backfill
/ˈbækˌfɪl/
verb
- To fill a hole or trench again, especially with the material that was removed.
- The construction crew used gravel to backfill the foundation walls.
- The workers will backfill the trench after laying the pipes.
- We need to backfill the hole we dug for the tree.
- To fill a vacant position or role, especially by hiring or promoting someone.
- She was promoted to backfill her boss's old job.
- We need to backfill the role quickly to keep the project on schedule.
- The company plans to backfill the manager position by the end of the month.
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noun
- Material used to fill a hole or trench again.
- The backfill settled over time, leaving a small depression.
- The backfill around the foundation must be compacted properly.
- They used sand as backfill for the pipeline trench.