Store up

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verb

To gather and keep a large amount of something for future use.

You should store up food and water in case of a natural disaster.
Visual representation of "store up" - To gather and keep a large amount of something for future use

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  • store up supplies
  • store up energy
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Emergency Preparedness

Relates to keeping essentials for unexpected situations and self-sufficiency.

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Families in hurricane-prone areas often store up bottled water and canned goods.
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Not Just Physical

Applies to abstract concepts, like money or digital data, not just physical items.

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I've been storing up frequent flyer miles for a trip around the world.
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Long-term Process

Implies a gradual accumulation over time, not an immediate action.

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We store up supplies all year to donate to the food bank during the holidays.
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