take stock of — to think carefully about a situation or event in order to make a decision about what to do next
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to think carefully about a situation or event in order to make a decision about what to do next
Pronunciation (IPA): /teɪk stɑːk ʌv/
Korean meaning: 상황을 신중히 검토하다, 재고해보다
Korean pronunciation: 테이크 **스탁** 오브
Example Sentences
- Before buying another coffee machine, let me take stock of how many we already have in the office.
- After three failed diets this year, Sarah decided to take stock of her eating habits.
- The CEO called a meeting to take stock of the company's performance during the pandemic.
take stock of
NOUN//teɪk stɑːk ʌv//
to think carefully about a situation or event in order to make a decision about what to do next
to think carefully about a situation or event in order to make a decision about what to do next
Time to take stock of the shock around the clock!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
'stock'은 원래 상점의 재고를 뜻했습니다. 상인들이 정기적으로 창고의 물건들을 세어보고 점검하는 것처럼, 우리 인생이나 상황도 때로는 멈춰서서 점검해봐야 한다는 의미로 확장되었습니다.
🎵Rhyme
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📝Examples
“Before buying another coffee machine, let me take stock of how many we already have in the office.”
“After three failed diets this year, Sarah decided to take stock of her eating habits.”
“The CEO called a meeting to take stock of the company's performance during the pandemic.”
“When I opened my closet and found 47 black t-shirts, I knew it was time to take stock of my shopping habits.”
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