backfill

verb/noun

Pronunciation: ˈbækˌfɪl

Definition

Refill an excavated hole or trench with the material that was originally removed from it.

Examples

• Workers must backfill the foundation area before pouring the concrete slab.

• The city required the developer to backfill all trenches immediately after inspection.

• Engineers used specialized machinery to backfill the site with compacted soil.

How to Use backfill

backfill with (prepositional phrase)

To fill a space using a specific material. — "They decided to backfill the trench with crushed gravel for better drainage."

backfill a position (collocation)

To find a replacement for a job vacancy. — "It is difficult to backfill a position that requires such specialized skills."

Synonyms of backfill

Words with a similar meaning to backfill:

• fill
• refill
• replenish
• reconstitute

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