Stockpile: meaning, definitions and examples
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stockpile
[ ˈstɒkˌpaɪl ]
in emergency situations
A large accumulated stock of goods or materials, especially one held in reserve for use at a time of shortage or emergency.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The government has a stockpile of medical supplies for emergencies.
- The company has a stockpile of resources to withstand economic downturns.
in preparation for future use
To accumulate a stockpile of goods or materials for future use or emergency situations.
Synonyms
accumulate, amass, gather, hoard
Examples of usage
- The country stockpiled weapons in preparation for war.
- She stockpiled food in her pantry for the winter.
Translations
Translations of the word "stockpile" in other languages:
🇵🇹 estoque
- pilha
- reserva
🇮🇳 भंडार
- संचय
- जमा
🇩🇪 Vorrat
- Stapel
- Reserve
🇮🇩 persediaan
- tumpukan
- cadangan
🇺🇦 запас
- нагромадження
- резерв
🇵🇱 zapas
- stos
- rezerwa
🇯🇵 備蓄
- 積み重ね
- 予備
🇫🇷 stock
- pile
- réserve
🇪🇸 acopio
- montón
- reserva
🇹🇷 stok
- yığın
- rezerv
🇰🇷 비축
- 더미
- 예비
🇸🇦 مخزون
- كومة
- احتياطي
🇨🇿 zásoba
- hromada
- rezerva
🇸🇰 zásoba
- kopa
- rezerva
🇨🇳 储备
- 堆积
- 储备
🇸🇮 zaloga
- kup
- rezerva
🇮🇸 birgðir
- hrúga
- vara
🇰🇿 қор
- үйінді
- резерв
🇬🇪 მარაგი
- გროვა
- რეზერვი
🇦🇿 ehtiyat
- yığın
- rezerv
🇲🇽 acopio
- montón
- reserva
Word origin
The word 'stockpile' originated in the mid-19th century, combining 'stock' (meaning a supply of goods) and 'pile' (meaning a heap or mass of something). The concept of stockpiling has been prevalent throughout history, particularly in times of war or crisis, to ensure a reserve of essential resources. Stockpiling can serve as a strategic measure to mitigate risks and uncertainties.
See also: restock, restocking, stock, stocked, stockholder, stocking, stockings, stockpiling, stockroom, stocks, stocky.