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resupplied

 

[ ˈriːsəˌplaɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

military supply

Resupplied refers to the act of providing additional supplies or resources to an entity, often in a logistics or military context. It can involve replenishing food, equipment, or other necessary items to ensure continued operation or survival. The process is crucial in various fields, including the military, where forces may require regular resupply to maintain their effectiveness in the field. Resupply operations can be complex, involving coordination of transport and management of inventory to ensure the right supplies reach the right place at the right time.

Synonyms

refueled, reloaded, replenished, restocked

Examples of usage

  • The troops were resupplied with ammunition.
  • We have just resupplied the base with essential provisions.
  • The logistics team resupplied the humanitarian aid workers.
  • The aircraft resupplied the remote outpost with food and water.

Translations

Translations of the word "resupplied" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reabastecido

🇮🇳 पुनः आपूर्ति किया गया

🇩🇪 nachgeliefert

🇮🇩 dikirim ulang

🇺🇦 доповнено

🇵🇱 uzupełniony

🇯🇵 再供給された

🇫🇷 réapprovisionné

🇪🇸 reabastecido

🇹🇷 yeniden tedarik edilmiş

🇰🇷 재공급된

🇸🇦 تم تزويده مرة أخرى

🇨🇿 doplneno

🇸🇰 doplnené

🇨🇳 重新补给

🇸🇮 ponovno oskrbljeno

🇮🇸 afturveitt

🇰🇿 қайта жабдықталған

🇬🇪 جدیدიდან მომარაგებული

🇦🇿 yenidən təchiz edilmiş

🇲🇽 reabastecido

Etymology

The term 'resupplied' originates from the prefix 're-', which means 'again,' combined with 'supply,' which comes from the Latin 'supplere,' meaning 'to fill up' or 'to complete.' 'Supply' has been used in English since the 15th century to refer to the provision of necessities. The addition of the prefix 're-' indicates a repetitive action, thus transforming the word into a verb that describes the process of supplying again. Over time, 'resupply' has become a significant term in military and logistical contexts, emphasizing its importance in operations that require regular intervals of replenishment to sustain activities. Its usage has expanded to various fields, including business logistics, healthcare, and disaster relief, reflecting its versatility and fundamental role in resource management.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,584, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.