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stock up

1 of 1verb
/ˈstɑk ʌp/
Forms:stocks up,stocking up,stocked up,stocked up
1

to gather something in large amounts to keep for future use, sale, or for a particular occasion

transitive
  • Before the storm, people were stocking up on canned goods, water and batteries.
  • We stocked up on cold medicine, tissues and soup for the upcoming flu season.
  • Investors stocked up on promising stocks hoping their value would increase.
  • The new parents stocked up on diapers, wipes and formula for the baby.
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