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Resupplying: meaning, definitions and examples

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resupplying

 

[ ˌriːsəˈplaɪɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

logistics supply

Resupplying refers to the act of providing additional supplies or resources to a person, organization, or location that has run low on them. This term is often used in military and logistical contexts, indicating the replenishment of necessary items to carry out operations effectively.

Synonyms

refilling, replenishing, restocking

Examples of usage

  • The troops were resupplying their provisions before the next mission.
  • After the storm, the relief team focused on resupplying the affected areas.
  • The spaceship is scheduled for resupplying on its next trip back to Earth.

Translations

Translations of the word "resupplying" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reabastecimento

🇮🇳 पुनः आपूर्ति करना

🇩🇪 Nachschub

🇮🇩 penyediaan kembali

🇺🇦 допостачання

🇵🇱 uzupełnianie

🇯🇵 再供給

🇫🇷 réapprovisionnement

🇪🇸 reabastecimiento

🇹🇷 yeniden sağlama

🇰🇷 재공급

🇸🇦 إعادة التوريد

🇨🇿 doplňování

🇸🇰 doplnenie

🇨🇳 补给

🇸🇮 ponovno oskrbovanje

🇮🇸 endurnýta

🇰🇿 қайта жеткізу

🇬🇪 მომარაგება

🇦🇿 təkrar təminat

🇲🇽 reabastecimiento

Word origin

The word 'resupply' is formed by combining the prefix 're-', which suggests repetition or again, with 'supply', which originates from the Latin 'supplere'. 'Supplere' means to fill up or replenish, and it roots itself further back to 'plere', meaning 'to fill'. The term evolved in English usage, especially through military and logistical applications, reflecting the importance of maintaining adequate resources in various contexts. The use of 'resupplying' became increasingly prevalent in the 20th century with advancements in logistics and supply chain management, especially during and after major conflicts that demanded consistent supply lines for effective operation.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,702, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.