refilling
/riːˈfɪlɪŋ/ · re.fill.ing
verb
- To fill up once again. Can you refill my cup please? I've finished my coffee.
- To repeat a prescription. I need to refill my medication at the pharmacy.
noun
- The act of filling again; a refill. I'm waiting for my refill of coffee at the café.
Did you know? The term 'refill' originated in the 15th century, initially referring to the act of filling a container again, before expanding to include prescriptions and other contexts.