| Id | ESLPod_0875_WE_1425 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 875 |
| Episode Title | Shopping at the Supermarket |
| Phrase | to stock |
| Text | In this podcast, the verb "to stock" means to keep something in one's inventory and make it available for sale to customers: "The toy store stocks a lot of trains, cars, and balls, but very few dolls." The verb "to stock" also means to fill something, especially a refrigerator: "If you want to be healthier, try to stock your fridge with lots of fruits and vegetables." The phrase "to stock up" means to buy a lot of something and store it for future use: "Helena stocks up on deodorant and toothpaste whenever it goes on sale." Finally, the phrase "to take stock of (something)" means to assess or evaluate something, often to decide what one wants to do next: "Let's take stock of our progress so far and then determine our next steps." |
| Topics | Daily Life | Shopping |
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