prestock

/ˈprɛstɒk/

Definitions

1. verb

to buy or store goods in anticipation of a shortage or future need.

“The company decided to prestock on winter supplies to prepare for the coming season.”

2. noun

goods or supplies stored in anticipation of a shortage or future need.

“The company’s prestock of food and water allowed them to weather the storm.”

Synonyms

  • prebuy
  • stock up

Antonyms

  • destock