supply

• Substantivo que designa a quantidade disponível de algo para uso, a provisão de algo necessário, ou o ato de fornecer o que é preciso.

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.

   Estoque

   • 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.

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2. Economic conceptB2formal

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

   Oferta

   • 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.

   Sinônimosinventoryquantitystock

   Antônimosdemand

3. Provisions or necessitiesB1formal

   Essential items or goods needed for a particular purpose.

   Suprimentos

   • 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.

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de fornecer, prover ou disponibilizar algo a alguém ou a alguma coisa, garantindo o acesso ou a entrega do que é necessário.

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.

   Fornecer

   • 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.

   Sinônimosendowequipfurnishgiveoutfitprovidepurveystock

   Antônimosdenydeprivewithdrawwithhold

2. Fulfill a needB1formal

   To satisfy a requirement or demand by providing necessary items.

   Suprir

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

   Sinônimosaccommodatecaterequipfurnishgivemeetoutfitprovideprovisionstock

   Antônimosdenydeprivewithhold