stockpile

• Sustantivo que designa una gran cantidad de algo, como bienes o materiales, acumulada o almacenada en reserva para uso futuro o un propósito especial.

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.

   reserva acumulada

   • 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.

   Sinónimosaccumulationcachehoardreservereservoirstockstoresupply

2. Accumulated collectionB2formal

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

   reserva acumulada

   • 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.

   Sinónimosaccumulationcachehoardreservereservoirstockstoresupply

• Verbo que denota la acción de acumular o almacenar una gran reserva de algo para un uso futuro. Cubre el sentido de juntar en cantidad o guardar provisiones o materiales.

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.

   Acumular para uso futuro

   • 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.

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   Antónimosconsumedepleteexpendspendsquanderusewaste