Stock up

verb

To buy or get a large amount of something so that you will have enough for the future.

The winter is coming. We need to stock up on firewood.
Visual representation of "stock up" - To buy or get a large amount of something so that you will have enough for the future

Often appears as...

  • stock up on
  • stock up with
verb

To make a large purchase of goods or supplies for use or sale at a later time.

The store stocked up on toys for the Christmas season.
Visual representation of "stock up" - To make a large purchase of goods or supplies for use or sale at a later time

Often appears as...

  • stock up on
  • stock up with

Usage tips

Technical

verb

To buy or get a large amount of something so that you will have enough for the future.

The winter is coming. We need to stock up on firewood.
Visual representation of "stock up" - To buy or get a large amount of something so that you will have enough for the future

Often appears as...

  • stock up on
  • stock up with
verb

To make a large purchase of goods or supplies for use or sale at a later time.

The store stocked up on toys for the Christmas season.
Visual representation of "stock up" - To make a large purchase of goods or supplies for use or sale at a later time

Often appears as...

  • stock up on
  • stock up with

Usage tips

Technical

Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "stock up"
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Preparation usage

Used when preparing for a future event or necessity, often implying urgency or foresight.

Illustration for Preparation usage
They stocked up on canned goods before the hurricane hit.
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Collocation variety

Can be followed by different prepositions like 'on', 'with', or 'for' depending on what follows the verb.

Illustration for Collocation variety
We stocked up with extra blankets for the cold nights.
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Non-specific quantity

Implies acquiring a lot of something, but the exact amount is not specified and is subjective.

Illustration for Non-specific quantity
I need to stock up on coffee - we're almost out.
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Preparation usage

Used when preparing for a future event or necessity, often implying urgency or foresight.

Illustration for Preparation usage
They stocked up on canned goods before the hurricane hit.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Collocation variety

Can be followed by different prepositions like 'on', 'with', or 'for' depending on what follows the verb.

Illustration for Collocation variety
We stocked up with extra blankets for the cold nights.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Non-specific quantity

Implies acquiring a lot of something, but the exact amount is not specified and is subjective.

Illustration for Non-specific quantity
I need to stock up on coffee - we're almost out.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Preparation usage

Used when preparing for a future event or necessity, often implying urgency or foresight.

Illustration for Preparation usage
They stocked up on canned goods before the hurricane hit.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Collocation variety

Can be followed by different prepositions like 'on', 'with', or 'for' depending on what follows the verb.

Illustration for Collocation variety
We stocked up with extra blankets for the cold nights.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Non-specific quantity

Implies acquiring a lot of something, but the exact amount is not specified and is subjective.

Illustration for Non-specific quantity
I need to stock up on coffee - we're almost out.
Visual representation of the word "Stock up"

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