Pronunciation: /stɑk/
noun the capital raised by a company through the issue and subscription of shares
A1 I bought some stock for making soup.
A2 The grocery store is running low on stock.
B1 Investors are closely monitoring the stock market.
B2 The company's stock price has been steadily increasing.
C1 The restaurant owner decided to stock up on ingredients before the busy season.
C2 The stock exchange experienced a sudden drop in trading volume.
verb to keep a supply of goods for sale
A1 I stock up on groceries every Sunday.
A2 She stocks the shelves with new products every morning.
B1 The store manager stocks inventory based on sales trends.
B2 Investors often stock up on shares when the market is down.
C1 The company decided to stockpile resources in preparation for the upcoming project.
C2 After the holiday season, retailers stock clearance items to make room for new merchandise.
adjective of or relating to stocks or the stock market
A1 I bought a stock photo for my presentation.
A2 The store is currently out of stock on that item.
B1 She invested in stock options to diversify her portfolio.
B2 The company's stock price has been steadily increasing over the past year.
C1 The stock market experienced a significant crash last week.
C2 He works as a stock analyst, providing insights on market trends.
formal The company's stock price has been steadily increasing over the past few months.
informal I heard that the stock for that new tech company is going through the roof!
slang I'm thinking of investing in some stock to make some quick cash.
figurative His emotions were like a volatile stock, constantly fluctuating.
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