English · Work & Business
fill out
/fɪl aʊt/
[/fɪl aʊt/]
complete a form
Intermediateverb
Definition
To complete a form by writing the required information.
Example
You'll need to fill out the application form in full before we can process your request.
You'll need to fill out the application form in full before we can process your request.
Etymology
From 'fill' plus 'out', the American counterpart to British 'fill in' for forms.
How & Where It’s Used
Chiefly American for completing documents; otherwise interchangeable with 'fill in'.