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storing

v.
US //ˈstɔɹɪŋ// UK //stˈɔːɹɪŋ// stor·ing
  1. 1 keeping things for later (v.)
    A2 Elementary

    putting things in a safe place so you can use them later.

    the act of depositing or keeping items in a specific location for future use. Often used in the continuous aspect or as a gerund.

    Example

    We are storing our winter clothes in the attic until next year.

    Example

    The company is currently storing its surplus inventory in a climate-controlled facility to prevent any degradation of the materials.

    Usage

    Often followed by a preposition of place like 'in', 'at', or 'on'.
  2. 2 saving digital data (v.)
    B1 Intermediate Computing

    keeping information on a computer, phone, or the internet.

    the process of recording data on a magnetic, optical, or solid-state medium for future electronic retrieval.

    Example

    The phone is storing all your photos in the cloud automatically.

    Example

    Modern servers are capable of storing vast quantities of encrypted data while maintaining high-speed access for authorised users.

Last updated June 20, 2026