stockpile

• Nom désignant une grande quantité de marchandises ou de matériaux accumulés et conservés en réserve pour un usage futur ou en cas de besoin.

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.

   Réserve de sécurité

   • 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.

   Synonymesaccumulationcachehoardreservereservoirstockstoresupply

2. Accumulated collectionB2formal

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

   Accumulation stockée

   • 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.

   Synonymesaccumulationcachehoardreservereservoirstockstoresupply

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'accumuler ou de stocker une grande réserve de quelque chose pour une utilisation future.

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.

   accumuler pour un usage futur

   • 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.

   Synonymesaccumulateamasscachecollecthoardlay inlay upreservesquirrel awaystore

   Antonymesconsumedepleteexpendspendsquanderusewaste