stockpile

• Substantiv, das einen großen Vorrat oder eine Ansammlung von etwas bezeichnet, zum Beispiel von Waren oder Materialien, die als Reserve für die zukünftige Verwendung oder einen bestimmten Zweck gelagert werden.

A noun referring to a large supply or accumulation of something, such as goods or materials, kept in reserve for future use or a special purpose.

1. Reserve supplyB2formal

   A large quantity of goods or materials kept for future use, especially in case of emergencies or shortages.

   Vorrat

   • The government maintains a stockpile of medical supplies for emergencies.
   • The company built a stockpile of raw materials to avoid production delays.
   • Families often create a stockpile of food and water before a major storm.

   Synonymeaccumulationcachehoardreservereservoirstockstoresupply

2. Accumulated collectionB2formal

   A large amount of something that has been gathered and stored over time for later use.

   Vorrat

   • The warehouse held a stockpile of old furniture and equipment.
   • The military has a stockpile of ammunition and weapons.
   • The library's stockpile of rare books is kept in a climate-controlled room.

   Synonymeaccumulationcachehoardreservereservoirstockstoresupply

• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, etwas in großem Umfang für die zukünftige Verwendung anzusammeln oder zu lagern. Es umfasst sowohl das Anlegen eines Vorrats als auch das Horten oder Speichern von Gütern.

A verb used to indicate the act of accumulating or storing a large supply of something for future use.

1. Accumulate for future useB2formal

   To gather and store a large quantity of something for potential future need.

   Horten

   • The government decided to stockpile medical supplies during the pandemic.
   • Many people stockpile food and water before a major storm.
   • The company stockpiled raw materials to avoid production delays.

   Synonymeaccumulateamasscachecollecthoardlay inlay upreservesquirrel awaystore

   Antonymeconsumedepleteexpendspendsquanderusewaste