Fill out Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈfɪɫ/ /ˈaʊt

FIL-owt

UK

fˈɪl/ /ˈaʊt

FIL-owt

Definition

To write required information in all the spaces of a form or document.

Usage & Nuances

'Fill out' is mainly used in American English, especially for forms and official documents ('fill out a form/apply/fill out paperwork'). In British English, 'fill in' is more common but both are understood. Don't confuse with 'fill up' (to make full).

• Spanish: rellenar (un formulario) - completar (un formulario)
• Portuguese (BR): preencher (um formulário) - completar (um formulário)
• Portuguese (PT): preencher (um formulário) - completar (um formulário)
• Chinese (Simplified): 填写（表格）
• Chinese (Traditional): 填寫（表格）
• Hindi: फॉर्म भरना
• Arabic: املأ (استمارة) - عبئ (نموذج)
• Bengali: ফর্ম পূরণ করা - তথ্য填写 করা
• Russian: заполнить
• Japanese: 記入する
• Vietnamese: điền vào
• Korean: 작성하다
• Turkish: doldurmak
• Urdu: پر کرنا
• Indonesian: mengisi

Example Sentences

Please fill out this form before your appointment.

basic

You need to fill out the registration sheet.

basic

Did you fill out all the required fields?

basic

It only took me five minutes to fill out the survey.

natural

Let me know if you need help to fill out the application.

natural

I hate having to fill out so much paperwork at the doctor's office.

natural