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Definition of backfilling - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
constructionRare the act of refilling a hole or excavation with materialRare
- Backfilling is necessary after laying the foundation.
2.
businessRare the act of replacing someone or something lost or absentRare
- The company is backfilling the manager position.
3.
literatureRare the act of adding background information to a storyRare
- The author used backfilling to explain the character's past.
Adjective
1.
constructionRare related to filling a hole or trenchRare
- The workers used backfilling material to stabilize the foundation.
2.
workRare serving as a replacement or reserve supportRare
- The backfilling team ensured operations continued smoothly.
Origin of backfilling
English, back (rear) + fill (to fill)
Examples of backfilling in a sentence
They used gravel for backfilling to improve drainage behind the retaining wall. Backfilling after the layoffs took longer than the executives expected. The project budget includes backfilling for engineers on parental leave. A little backfilling in the dialogue clarified why she distrusted him. The novelist saved the backfilling for chapter three to keep the opening fast. The backfilling process was completed ahead of schedule.
Backfilling operations require careful planning. The backfilling crew was ready for any emergencies. Backfilling workers filled in during the staff shortage.
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- French:remblayage, de remblayage, ...
- German:Verfüllung, zum Verfüllen, ...
- Italian:rinterro, di riempimento, ...
- Spanish:relleno, de respaldo, ...
- Portuguese:aterro, de enchimento, ...
- Chinese:回填, 回填的, ...
- Japanese:埋め戻し, 埋め戻しの, ...
- Arabic:رَدْم, رَدْمِي, ...
- Hebrew:סְגִירַת חֲפִירָה, מְמֻלָּא, ...
- Russian:обратная засыпка, засыпной, ...
- Ukrainian:зворотна засипка, засипний, ...
- Hindi:बैकफ़िलिंग, भराई, ...
Definition of backfill - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
supporttr./intr. US provide reserve support or personneltr./intr. US
- The army backfills positions with reserve troops.
2.
gamingtr./intr. Rare join an ongoing game replacing a playertr./intr. Rare
- He backfills in the game after a player disconnects.
3.
construction processtr. TECH. fill a hole or cavity with material after excavationtr. TECH.
- After the excavation, workers will backfill the area to stabilize the foundation.
4.
replenishmenttr. Rare replenish or restock due to losstr. Rare
- The company backfills the inventory after the sale.
5.
archaeologytr. TECH. refill an excavation to restore the ground surfacetr. TECH.
- Archaeologists backfill the site to protect it from erosion.
Noun
1.
substitutereplacement for something or someone
- The team needed backfill for the missing player.
2.
constructionTECH. material used to refill an excavationTECH.
- The backfill was compacted to support the foundation.
3.
literatureRare US story material providing historical contextRare US
- The novel included backfill to explain the protagonist's past.
Images of backfill
material used to refill an excavation
Origin of backfill
Old English, bæc (back) + fyllan (to fill)
Examples of backfill in a sentence
Schools often backfill teaching positions with substitutes. She was asked to backfill when another player left. Players often backfill to keep the match going. They need to backfill the trench before laying the pipes. The crew will backfill the hole after the inspection. They need to backfill the position after the manager resigned.
The library backfills its shelves with new books regularly. Workers backfill the trench after laying the pipes. The team will backfill the hole to prevent accidents. They hired a backfill for the project manager role. The company sought backfill during the employee's leave. The crew used gravel as backfill for the trench. Proper backfill prevents water from accumulating in the pit. The film's backfill helped viewers understand the character's motives. Backfill in the series provided insight into the world-building.
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- French:compléter, remplaçant, ...
- German:auffüllen, Ersatz, ...
- Italian:sostituire, rimpiazzo, ...
- Spanish:reforzar, sustituto, ...
- Portuguese:reforçar, substituto, ...
- Chinese:补充, 替代者, ...
- Japanese:補充する, 代役, ...
- Arabic:عَوَّضَ, بديل, ...
- Hebrew:לְתַגְבֵּר, מְמַלֵּא מָקוֹם, ...
- Russian:пополнять, замена, ...
- Ukrainian:поповнювати, заміна, ...
- Hindi:भरना, प्रतिस्थापन, ...
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