Id | ESLPod_1291_WE_2251 |
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Episode Id | ESLPod 1291 |
Episode Title | Types of Metal |
Phrase | to stock |
Text | In this podcast, the verb "to stock" means to fill something with supplies, or to provide the items that are needed for full inventory: "Camping stores need to stock firewood, flashlights, and knives." The phrase "to stock up" means to buy a lot of something so that one can use it in the future: "We often stock up on toilet paper and toothpaste when it goes on sale." The phrase "to take stock of (something)" means to assess a situation or to think carefully about what has happened in order to plan one's next action: "The executives need to take stock of the situation before deciding whether the company should continue its expansion." Finally, in finance, a "stock" is a share in a company: "They've invested in stocks and bonds." |
Topics | Daily Life |
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