Stock up Meaning in English
expression
ˈstɑk/ /ˈəp
STAHK-uhp
stˈɒk/ /ˈʌp
STOK-up
Definition
To buy or collect a large amount of something so you have enough for future use, especially food or supplies.
Usage & Nuances
Usually informal, often used with 'on' ('stock up on snacks'). Common before holidays, storms, or emergencies. Not the same as 'restock' (to refill for business).
Spanish: abastecerse - hacer provisionesPortuguese (BR): abastecer-se - fazer estoquePortuguese (PT): abastecer-se - fazer provisõesChinese (Simplified): 囤货 - 储备Chinese (Traditional): 囤貨 - 儲備Hindi: संग्रह करना - स्टॉक करनाArabic: يخزن - يتزود بالمؤنBengali: মজুত করা - সংগ্রহ করাRussian: запастись - сделать запасыJapanese: 買いだめする - 買い込むVietnamese: tích trữ - dự trữKorean: 비축하다 - 쟁여두다Turkish: stok yapmak - depolamakUrdu: ذخیرہ کرنا - اکٹھا کرناIndonesian: menimbun - menyetok
Example Sentences
We need to stock up before the big storm comes.
basic
Let's stock up on water for the trip.
basic
People often stock up on food during holidays.
basic
I always stock up on snacks before a movie marathon.
natural
They rushed to the store to stock up when they heard about the sale.
natural
You should stock up if you're planning to stay home all weekend.
natural