Meaning of the word populate in English

What does populate mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

populate

US /ˈpɑː.pjə.leɪt/
UK /ˈpɒp.jə.leɪt/
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Verb

1.

to live in an area or place and form its population

Example:
The island is populated by rare species of birds.
Settlers began to populate the region in the 18th century.
2.

to fill a list, database, or spreadsheet with data

Example:
The software will automatically populate the fields with your information.
We need to populate the database before the launch.