restock — to fill something with a fresh stock of goods or supplies
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to fill something with a fresh stock of goods or supplies
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌriːˈstɑːk/
Example Sentences
- The zombie apocalypse survivor had to restock his underground bunker with canned beans again.
- Mom restocks the cookie jar faster than a Formula 1 pit crew changes tires.
- We restock our office supplies every month to ensure smooth operations.
restock
VERB[/ˌriːˈstɑːk/]
to fill something with a fresh stock of goods or supplies
to fill something with a fresh stock of goods or supplies
Time to restock before the clock brings shock!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Restock is a modern English compound formed by combining the prefix 're-' (meaning again) with the noun 'stock' (a supply of goods kept for sale or use). The term emerged in commercial and retail contexts to denote the action of replenishing inventory.
Breakdown
re- (again, anew) + stock (a supply of goods or merchandise). The prefix 're-' indicates repetition of the action denoted by the root 'stock'.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The zombie apocalypse survivor had to restock his underground bunker with canned beans again.”
“Mom restocks the cookie jar faster than a Formula 1 pit crew changes tires.”
“We restock our office supplies every month to ensure smooth operations.”
“The librarian needs to restock the bestseller section after the book club meeting.”
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