hoarding

• Nom désignant l'action d'accumuler et de stocker de grandes quantités d'objets, souvent de manière excessive, ou un grand panneau utilisé pour afficher de la publicité.

A noun referring to the act of accumulating and storing large quantities of items, often excessively, or a large board used for displaying advertisements.

1. Large advertising boardB1formalbritish

   A large board used for displaying advertisements or public notices, typically found outdoors.

   panneau publicitaire

   • The new movie was advertised on a giant hoarding near the highway.
   • The company rented a hoarding in the city center for their campaign.
   • A colorful hoarding promoted the upcoming festival.

   Synonymesbillboardsignboard

2. Excessive accumulationB2formal

   The act of collecting and storing large quantities of items, often in a compulsive manner.

   accumulation compulsive

   • His hoarding of old newspapers filled the entire garage.
   • The psychologist specializes in treating hoarding disorder.
   • Hoarding can lead to unsafe living conditions.

   Synonymesaccumulationcollectinggatheringsavingstockpiling

   Antonymesminimalism

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'accumuler et de conserver une grande réserve de quelque chose, souvent secrètement ou en vue d'une utilisation future.

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

1. Accumulate and storeB2formal

   To collect and store a large amount of something, often secretly or greedily.

   Amasser et stocker

   • During the war, people hoarded food and supplies.
   • He hoarded old newspapers in his garage for years.
   • Some animals hoard nuts for the winter.

   Synonymesaccumulateamasscachesquirrel awaystashstockpile

   Antonymesdispersedistributegivescattersharespendsquanderwaste

2. Keep for oneselfB2informal

   To keep something for oneself, especially when others might need it.

   Accaparer pour soi

   • Stop hoarding all the blankets; share them with your siblings.
   • She hoarded her allowance instead of spending it.
   • The collector hoarded rare coins in a secret vault.

   Synonymesaccumulateamasscachehogsavesquirrel awaystashstockpilestore

   Antonymesallocatedispensedistributegiveshare