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stock1   Show phonetics
noun
1 SHOP [U] all the goods that are available in a shop
We're expecting some new stock in this afternoon.

2 be in stock/out of stock to be available/not available in a shop

3 SUPPLY [C] a supply of something that is ready to be used
[usually plural] stocks of food/weapons

4 COMPANY [C,U] the value of a company, or a share in its value
to buy/sell stock
falling/rising stock prices

5 LIQUID [U] a liquid made by boiling meat, bones, or vegetables and used to make soups, sauces, etc
chicken/vegetable stock

6 take stock (of sth) to think carefully about a situation before making a decision
See also: laughing stock

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