refill
word
/ˈɹifɪɫ/, /ɹiˈfɪɫ/
REE-fil (noun), ree-FIL (verb)
/ˈɹifɪl/, /ɹiˈfɪl/
REE-fil (noun), ree-FIL (verb)
Definition
To fill something again after it has been emptied or partially used, such as a cup, a bottle, or a prescription.
Usage & Nuances
Common in cafes or restaurants for drinks ('free refill'), and in pharmacies for continuing a prescription. Used as both noun and verb. Not every container is 'refilled'; small amounts are often 'topped up'.
Spanish: recargar - volver a llenarPortuguese (BR): reabastecer - recarregar - encher novamentePortuguese (PT): reabastecer - recarregar - encher novamenteChinese (Simplified): 续杯 - 重新填充Chinese (Traditional): 續杯 - 重新填充Hindi: फिर से भरनाArabic: إعادة تعبئة - ملء من جديدBengali: পুনরায় ভরা - পুনরায় পূরণ করাRussian: доливка - пополнить - повторно заполнитьJapanese: おかわり - 補充 - 再び満たすVietnamese: rót lại - làm đầy lạiKorean: 리필 - 다시 채우다Turkish: tekrar doldurma - yeniden doldurmakUrdu: دوبارہ بھرناIndonesian: isi ulang - mengisi lagi
Example Sentences
Can I get a refill on my coffee?
basic
Please refill the water bottle before you leave.
basic
You need a refill on your prescription.
basic
Most diners offer free refills on soft drinks.
natural
My pen ran out of ink, so I had to refill it.
natural
Don’t worry, I’ll refill your glass.
natural