shop

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun

n. a place where people make or fix things, like a garage for cars.

n. a room or building where manufacturing, repairs, or manual crafts are carried out.

“He spent the whole afternoon in his wood shop building a new table.”

“The mechanic spent hours in the body shop repairing the dented wing of the vintage sports car.”

A2 · Elementary Countable noun British English

n. the activity of going to buy things, especially food for the week.

n. the act or instance of purchasing goods, particularly routine domestic supplies.

“I usually do the weekly shop on Saturday mornings when it is quiet.”

“After completing the heavy grocery shop, she realised she had forgotten to buy the most essential ingredient for the dinner party.”

C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Informal

n. talking about work when you are not at work.

n. discussion regarding professional or business affairs, especially when conducted outside of working hours.

“We promised not to talk shop during our holiday dinner.”

“Even at the wedding reception, the two lawyers couldn't help but talk shop, much to the annoyance of their partners.”

A1 · Beginner

v. to visit stores or websites to look at and buy things.

v. to visit commercial establishments with the intent of browsing or purchasing merchandise.

“We like to shop for clothes at the mall on the weekend.”

“Many consumers now prefer to shop online for electronics to easily compare specifications and user reviews across different brands.”

C1 · Advanced British English · Slang

v. to tell the police or authorities that someone has done something wrong.

v. to inform an authority about someone's criminal activities or whereabouts.

“He was angry because he thought his friend had shopped him to the police.”

“The thief was eventually caught after an anonymous tipster shopped him to the local authorities for a reward.”