backfill

verb/noun

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: fill, refill, replenish, reconstitute

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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

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