Definition

Verb: - To supply or furnish (something) with a fresh stock or supply; to replenish the inventory or quantity of goods, materials, or other items.

Usage

The verb "restock" is used to describe the action of filling something up again after its stock has been used up or depleted. It is commonly used in commercial, retail, and personal contexts. It is a transitive verb, typically followed by a direct object (what is being restocked) and often uses the preposition "with" to introduce the items being added.

Examples

• The manager needs to restock the shelves before the weekend rush.
• We restocked the pantry with canned goods and pasta.
• After the sale, it took two days to restock the entire store.

Advanced Usage

• "to restock on something": This is a common informal variant where "on" is used instead of "with".
  • We need to restock on printer paper.
• The action can be implied without the object if the context is clear.
  • The supplier came, so we can finally restock.

Variants and Related Words

• Restocking (noun/gerund): The process or action of restocking.
  • The restocking of the warehouse is scheduled for Tuesday.
• Stock (verb): To supply or fill with goods or materials. "Restock" is its direct derivative meaning to stock again.

Synonyms

• Replenish
• Refill
• Resupply

Phrasal Verbs

Note: "Restock" itself is not commonly used in phrasal verb constructions. Its meaning is typically contained in the single word.

Related Idioms

Note: There are no common idioms that use the exact word "restock".

Verb

1. stock again
   • He restocked his land with pheasants