Pronunciation: /bæk ənd fɪl/
noun a nautical maneuver in which a vessel alternately backs and fills its sails in order to maneuver in a confined space
A1 I don't understand why he always tries to back and fill instead of just making a decision.
A2 The politician's constant back and fill on the issue has left many voters feeling frustrated.
B1 The company's back and fill approach to customer service has resulted in a decline in satisfaction ratings.
B2 The CEO's back and fill strategy may have bought some time, but it won't solve the underlying problems.
C1 The back and fill tactics employed by the government have only served to prolong the crisis.
C2 The team's back and fill mentality is hindering progress and causing unnecessary delays.
verb to maneuver a vessel by alternately backing and filling its sails
A1 I had to back and fill in the parking lot to get into the space.
A2 The politician tried to back and fill when asked about his controversial statements.
B1 The company had to back and fill with their marketing strategy after receiving negative feedback.
B2 The team had to back and fill during the project to adjust to unexpected challenges.
C1 The CEO had to back and fill with the company's financial plan to address new regulations.
C2 The diplomat had to back and fill in negotiations to reach a compromise.
formal The company had to constantly back and fill in order to comply with the changing regulations.
informal I had to back and fill with my schedule to make time for the unexpected meeting.
slang She's always back and filling when it comes to making plans.
figurative His speech was full of back and fill, never getting to the main point.
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