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resupply

n.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ɹisəˈpɫaɪ// UK //ɹɪsəplˈaɪ// re·sup·ply

n. the act of getting more supplies, such as food, fuel, or equipment, to continue a journey or a task.

n. the act of providing additional supplies, such as food, fuel, or equipment, to a group or location.


SIMPLE

The team completed the resupply before heading into the mountains.

CONTEXTUAL

The military base was established to ensure that the troops could get a quick resupply of ammunition and medical supplies.

COMPLEX

Logistical challenges often determine the success of long-distance expeditions, as a single failure to secure a resupply can leave the entire mission vulnerable to failure.

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