refilling
ˌriːˈfɪlɪŋ
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Definition of refilling - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
diningproviding more servings of food or drink
  • The waiter offered a refilling of our drinks.
replenishing replenishment
2.
supplyprocess of supplying what was used up
  • Refilling the pantry took all afternoon.
renewal replenishment restocking
3.
medicalTECH.USrepeating a prescription for medicationTECH.US
  • The doctor approved the refilling of my prescription.
reissue renewal replenishment

Adjective

1.
processcurrently being filled again
  • The refilling tank is almost full now.
recharging replenishing
2.
reusable designdesigned to be filled again
  • The refilling cartridge saves money.
rechargeable renewable reusable
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Origin of refilling

English, re- (again) + fill (to make full)

Terms with refilling included in their meaning

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business
act of refilling shelves or supplies with new items
energy
the process of refilling a battery with power
construction
the act of refilling a hole or excavation with material

Examples of refilling in a sentence

  • They appreciated the refilling of their coffee cups.
  • The refilling of the ink cartridges was necessary.
  • Refilling the water tank is a weekly task.
  • Refilling of the medication was necessary for continued treatment.
  • The pharmacy handled the refilling promptly.
  • The refilling bottle is ready for use.

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  1. French:recharge, en cours de remplissage, ...
  2. German:Nachfüllung, auffüllend, ...
  3. Italian:rabbocco, in fase di riempimento, ...
  4. Spanish:relleno, de recarga, ...
  5. Portuguese:reabastecimento, a ser reabastecido, ...
  6. Chinese:续杯, 重新填充的, ...
  7. Japanese:おかわり, 再充填中の, ...
  8. Arabic:إِعَادَة تَعْبِئَة, جَارٍ إِعَادَة مَلْئِهِ, ...
  9. Hebrew:מִילּוּי נוֹסָף, מִתְמַלֵּא מֵחָדָשׁ, ...
  10. Russian:добавка, заполняющийся, ...
  11. Ukrainian:доливання, заповнювальний, ...
  12. Hindi:दुबारा परोसना, फिर से भरता हुआ, ...
refill
riːˈfɪl

Definition of refill - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
generalfill something that was emptied
  • Please refill the water bottle before we leave.
reload replenish top up
2.
pharmacyTECH.USprovide a repeat prescriptionTECH.US
  • The pharmacist will refill your prescription monthly.
renew replenish restock

Noun

1.
foodadditional serving of food or drink
  • Would you like a refill of your coffee?
second helping top-up
2.
replacementproduct to replace used materials
  • I bought a refill for my soap dispenser.
replacement replenishment substitute
3.
medicalTECH.USrepeated prescription for medicineTECH.US
  • The doctor approved a refill for my medication.
renewal repeat
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Images of refill

  • refill: additional serving of food or drink
    additional serving of food or drink
  • refill: product to replace used materials
    product to replace used materials

Expressions with refill

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time for color return to a capillary after pressure
The doctor checked the patient's capillary refill to assess circulation..

Origin of refill

Old French, remplir (to fill again)

Examples of refill in a sentence

  • He stopped to refill the car's gas tank.
  • She asked the doctor to refill her medication.
  • Can you refill this prescription for me?
  • She asked for a refill of her soda at the diner.
  • The waiter offered a refill of the soup.
  • The pen came with a refill in the box.

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  1. French:remplir, rab, ...
  2. German:auffüllen, Nachschlag, ...
  3. Italian:riempire, rabbocco, ...
  4. Spanish:rellenar, relleno, ...
  5. Portuguese:reabastecer, refil, ...
  6. Chinese:重新装满, 续杯, ...
  7. Japanese:再び満たす, おかわり, ...
  8. Arabic:أَعَادَ مَلْء, إِعَادَة مَلْء, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְמַלֵּא מֵחָדָשׁ, מִלּוּי חוֹזֵר, ...
  10. Russian:наполнить, добавка, ...
  11. Ukrainian:заповнити, поповнення, ...
  12. Hindi:फिर से भरना, रीफ़िल, ...
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