Fill in on Meaning in English
expression
ˈfɪɫ/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
FIL-in-awn
fˈɪl/ /ˈɪn/ /ˈɒn
FIL-in-on
Definition
To give someone the necessary or latest information about a situation, event, or topic.
Usage & Nuances
Informal expression, mainly used in conversation. Usually followed by 'someone' and 'on' plus a topic, e.g., 'fill me in on what happened'. Common in workplace or when catching up on news. Don't confuse with 'fill in for' (to substitute).
Spanish: poner al tanto - informar sobrePortuguese (BR): atualizar sobre - informar sobrePortuguese (PT): atualizar sobre - informar sobreChinese (Simplified): 告知...最新情况 - 向...说明Chinese (Traditional): 告知...最新情況 - 向...說明Hindi: जानकारी देना - बतानाArabic: إبلاغ عن - إطلاع علىBengali: জানানো - তথ্য দেওয়াRussian: рассказать - ввести в курс делаJapanese: （人に）状況を説明する - 詳しく教えるVietnamese: cập nhật thông tin cho - thông báoKorean: 알려주다 - 상황을 설명하다Turkish: bilgi vermek - haberdar etmekUrdu: آگاہ کرنا - صورتِ حال بتاناIndonesian: memberi tahu - memberi kabar
Example Sentences
Can you fill me in on the meeting?
basic
Please fill him in on the changes.
basic
I'll fill you in on everything you missed.
basic
She wasn't there, so I had to fill her in on the latest news.
natural
Could you fill me in on what happened after I left?
natural
I'll fill you in on the details later, don't worry.
natural