stacking
word · lemma: stack
Definition
Putting things in a neat pile on top of each other. It can also refer to arranging ideas, objects, or data in an organized layer or sequence.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in physical contexts (boxes, books), but can be metaphorical (stacking tasks, stacking data). Common collocations: 'stacking shelves', 'stacking up'. Usually more formal than 'piling'. Rare as a noun outside technical contexts.
Spanish: apilamientoPortuguese (BR): empilhamentoPortuguese (PT): empilhamentoChinese (Simplified): 堆叠Chinese (Traditional): 堆疊Hindi: सजाना (चीज़ों को एक के ऊपर एक) - ढेर लगानाArabic: تكديسBengali: স্তূপীকরণ - স্তরে স্তরে সাজানোRussian: укладка - складывание в стопкуJapanese: 積み重ね - スタッキングVietnamese: xếp chồng - chất chồngKorean: 쌓기 - 적재Turkish: istifleme - üst üste koymaUrdu: ڈھیر لگانا - ترتیب سے رکھناIndonesian: menumpuk - menyusun bertumpuk
Example Sentences
He is stacking the boxes in the garage.
basic
She spent the afternoon stacking books on the shelf.
basic
The workers are stacking chairs after the meeting.
basic
I've been stacking tasks all week just to catch up.
natural
Can you help with stacking the plates after dinner?
natural
There’s a lot of stacking going on in the data center these days.
natural