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fill
 
vi.
 
1.
Def.: egkapenù
MS: egkapenù
If a container or space fills with a thing such as water, it becomes full, so that there is no more space in it.
The water tank quickly filled with water in the heavy rain.
 
vt.
 
2.
Def.: eggipenù
MS: eggipenù
If you fill a container or space with a thing such as water, you cause it to become full of that thing.
She filled the baby's mouth with food.
He filled the bucket with stones.
 
vt.
 
3.
Def.: egpakasubal ne eggimu te himu
MS: egpakasubal ne eggimu te himu
If you fill a job or role, that becomes your job or role.
My mother died when I was very young, so my older sister filled the role of mother for me.
When my boss left, we needed to find someone to fill his position.
Sem.Dom.: GSL0551-0575
Status: ready

Last updated: 18/Jan/2012