1. the process of refilling an excavated area with earth or other material
Usage: construction; engineering
2. the practice of hiring someone to replace a person who has left a position
Usage: business; human resources

1. present participle of backfill: to refill an excavated area with earth or other material
Usage: construction; engineering
2. present participle of backfill: to hire someone to replace a person who has left a position
Usage: business; human resources

Examples

• The construction crew began backfilling the foundation trenches with gravel.
• Proper backfilling prevents settling and structural damage.
• The company is backfilling three management positions this quarter.
• HR is focused on backfilling critical roles quickly.
• They are backfilling the excavated area around the new pipeline.
• The backfilling process took two days to complete.
• We’re backfilling her position while she’s on maternity leave.