transitive. To hold possession of; to have in one's possession or power; to hold (a position, office, or privilege). Also figurative.

To hold or occupy (a position); to discharge the duties of (an office, place, post, etc.). In to fill a chair, to fill a place, to fill a seat…

To possess, have, occupy (a position, office, quality, etc.).

To fill, occupy (a position); also with out.