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restock

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ɹiˈstɑk// UK //ɹɪstˈɒk// re·stock

v. to fill a shelf or a store with more goods so that they are available for sale again. You use this when a shop runs out of something and needs to get more.

v. to replenish a supply of goods in a retail environment or warehouse. Often used in the context of inventory management or logistics.


SIMPLE

The shop needs to restock the shelves before the weekend.

CONTEXTUAL

After the morning rush, the manager sent the staff to restock the bakery section with fresh bread and pastries.

COMPLEX

The automated system alerts the warehouse when inventory levels fall below a certain threshold, triggering a restock order to ensure that popular items remain available for the next business day.

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