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Resupply: meaning, definitions and examples

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resupply

 

[ ˌriːsəˈplaɪ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

military logistics

To resupply means to provide additional supplies or resources to a person, group, or place that has received a prior supply. This term is commonly used in military contexts, where troops or units may need replenishment of ammunition, food, fuel, or other essential items during or after a mission. Resupplying can also refer to commercial businesses sending more stock to stores or warehouses to meet demand. It highlights the importance of maintaining adequate resources to support operations or activities effectively.

Synonyms

recharge, refill, replenish, restock

Examples of usage

  • The troops will resupply at the forward operating base.
  • The company needs to resupply its inventory before the holiday season.
  • After the storm, the relief team worked to resupply stranded communities.

Translations

Translations of the word "resupply" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reabastecer

🇮🇳 पुनः आपूर्ति करना

🇩🇪 Nachschub

🇮🇩 menyuplai ulang

🇺🇦 достачання

🇵🇱 uzupełnienie

🇯🇵 再補給する

🇫🇷 réapprovisionnement

🇪🇸 reabastecimiento

🇹🇷 yenileme

🇰🇷 재공급하다

🇸🇦 إعادة تزويد

🇨🇿 doplnění

🇸🇰 doplnění

🇨🇳 再供应

🇸🇮 ponovno oskrbovanje

🇮🇸 endurnýta

🇰🇿 қайта жабдықтау

🇬🇪 მחדשება

🇦🇿 təchizat

🇲🇽 reabastecimiento

Etymology

The term 'resupply' is a compound of the prefix 're-', meaning 'again' or 'back', and the word 'supply', which comes from the Latin 'supplere', meaning 'to complete' or 'to fill up'. The use of the term has evolved, particularly in military parlance since the 20th century, especially during World War II when logistic operations became critical to successful campaigns. The process of ensuring that forces have the necessary resources has remained vital in contemporary military operations, humanitarian efforts, and commercial logistics. Resupply operations can involve complex planning and execution, requiring coordination across multiple entities, including logistics companies, transport services, and military units.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,301, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.