supply

• Существительное, обозначающее запас или количество чего-либо, доступного для использования, или акт предоставления необходимого.

A noun referring to a stock or quantity of something that is available for use, or the act of providing something that is needed.

1. Stock or quantityB1formal

   An amount of something that is available for use.

   Запас

   • The store has a large supply of winter coats.
   • We need to order a new supply of paper for the printer.
   • The water supply was cut off during the storm.

   Synonymscachehoardinventoryprovisionreservereservoirstockstore

2. Economic conceptB2formal

   The total amount of a good or service that is available for purchase.

   Предложение

   • The law of supply and demand determines prices.
   • An increase in supply usually leads to lower prices.
   • The supply of oil has been disrupted by the conflict.

   Synonymsinventoryquantitystock

   Antonymsdemand

3. Provisions or necessitiesB1formal

   Essential items or goods needed for a particular purpose.

   Запасы

   • The hikers packed enough supplies for a week.
   • Medical supplies were rushed to the disaster zone.
   • The army requires a steady supply of food and ammunition.

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия по предоставлению или обеспечению доступа к чему-либо для кого-то или чего-то.

A verb used to indicate the act of providing or making something available to someone or something.

1. Provide or furnishB1formal

   To make something available to someone; to give what is needed.

   Снабжать

   • The company supplies office equipment to local businesses.
   • We need to supply the team with enough food for the trip.
   • The river supplies water to the entire region.

   Synonymsendowequipfurnishgiveoutfitprovidepurveystock

   Antonymsdenydeprivewithdrawwithhold

2. Fulfill a needB1formal

   To satisfy a requirement or demand by providing necessary items.

   Обеспечивать

   • The warehouse supplies parts for the factory.
   • Farmers supply fresh vegetables to the market.
   • The generator supplies electricity during power outages.

   Synonymsaccommodatecaterequipfurnishgivemeetoutfitprovideprovisionstock

   Antonymsdenydeprivewithhold