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warehouse

n. · v.
US //ˈwɛɹˌhaʊs// UK //wˈeəhaʊs// ware·house
  1. 1 storage building (n.)
    B1 Intermediate

    a large building where a company keeps its products before they are sent to customers or shops.

    a large commercial building used for the storage of goods, typically by manufacturers, wholesalers, or transport businesses.

    Example

    The online shop keeps all its stock in a massive warehouse near the airport.

    Example

    The logistics company expanded its operations by leasing a temperature-controlled warehouse to accommodate the seasonal influx of perishable goods.
  2. 2 to store goods (v.)
    C1 Advanced Technical

    to put or keep things in a large storage building.

    to deposit or store goods in a warehouse. Transitive — requires a direct object.

    Example

    The company decided to warehouse the extra inventory until the holiday season began.

    Example

    By choosing to warehouse the raw materials locally, the manufacturer mitigated the risks associated with international shipping delays.
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  1. 3 to institutionalise people (v.)
    C2 Proficiency Formal

    to keep people in a large, often cold institution for a long time instead of giving them proper care.

    to confine individuals to a large, impersonal institution for an extended period, often implying a lack of individualised care.

    Example

    Critics argued that the government should not warehouse elderly patients in large hospitals.

    Example

    The report condemned the practice of warehousing vulnerable citizens in overcrowded facilities without adequate psychological support or social integration programmes.
Origin

From ware + house.

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