restock

[ ree-stok ]

verb (used with or without object)

1. to stock again; replenish.

restock

/ riːˈstɒk /

verb

1. to replenish stores or supplies

Word History and Origins

Origin of restock¹

First recorded in 1670–80; re- + stock

Example Sentences

Since then, every new release and restock of the plush dolls has sold out within minutes in stores and within seconds online.

From Los Angeles Times

Cilla is known to calm pupils before their SATs and sparked donations of £5,000 worth of books from social media followers around the world, restocking the school library.

From BBC

"This project is looking to restock some of these lost species and boost populations that are currently there. Hopefully through some of the work we are doing here, we can slow or turn the tide."

From BBC

On Monday, the Philippines said 40 Chinese ships prevented two of their boats from conducting a "humanitarian mission" to restock the Teresa Magbuana, a Philippine coast guard ship deployed months earlier to the shoal.

From BBC

As fewer customers came in, the store had less money to restock its most popular items.

From Salon

Related Words

• continue
• extend
• prolong
• reaffirm
• reestablish
• reopen
• repeat
• restate
• restore
• resume
• revive